Diri ak Djon Djon (Haitian Black Mushroom Rice)

Haitian Creole-style black mushroom rice is spicy, boldly flavored, filling, and delicious. Serve with boiled plantains (bannann peze) for a full meal!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 867 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 6 cups water
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
• 1 cup canola oil
• 3 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 Scotch bonnet chile pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground thyme
• 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
• 2 cubes black mushroom-flavored bouillon (such as Maggi® Djon Djon)
• 1 cube chicken bouillon (such as Maggi®)
• 1 cube seasoning bouillon (such as Maggi®)
• 2 cups frozen lima beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a clean dishcloth over the pot. Put a lid over the top and allow to steam for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and serve.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chile pepper, bouillon cubes, crushed red pepper, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Stir until cubes dissolve.

Step 3

Add garlic and sauté for another 4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add lima beans and cook until defrosted, about 4 minutes. Add coconut milk and bring to a boil. Stir until mixture turns very dark.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in another pot. Cook rice according to package directions, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add coconut milk mixture. Cook for about 7 minutes more. Reduce heat to low.