EASY Haitian Djon Djon Pasta with Shrimp!

djon djon mushrooms

💰Cheaper: shiitake mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms provide a similar umami flavor and are more accessible.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a cost-effective protein alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a budget-friendly substitute for butter.

Soak djon djon mushrooms in 4 cups of water for 10 minutes, then boil for another 10 minutes.

Strain the mushrooms and reserve the dark liquid as pasta water.

In a frying pan, heat olive oil and add sliced white onions; sauté until translucent.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Stir in green peas and sauté until heated through.

In another frying pan, sauté shrimp on medium-high heat with olive oil until cooked through.

Boil pasta in the reserved djon djon liquid until al dente, then drain.

Combine cooked pasta with sautéed shrimp, peas, and onions; mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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