Haitian Black Mushroom Rice, known as Diri Djondjon, is a traditional Haitian dish made with black mushrooms that give the rice its distinctive color and flavor.
Author:Kitchen Hub
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Haitian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups white rice
1/2 cup dried black mushrooms (djondjon)
4 cups water
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
Rinse the rice and set aside.
Soak the dried black mushrooms in 4 cups of warm water for 20 minutes.
Strain the mushroom water and reserve. Chop the mushrooms.
Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil and vegetables.
Pour in the reserved mushroom water. Add salt, black pepper, and thyme.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
Use only dried black mushrooms for authentic flavor.
Adjust water quantity based on rice type.
Serve with protein or vegetables for a complete meal.