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Haitian Black Rice (Diri Djon Djon)

June 30, 2014 by Sendy 2 Comments

I get so many requests for this rice when I am hosting an event or going to a potluck style affair. Diri ak djon-djon (Haitian Creole) or du riz avec djon-djon (French) is native to the northern part of Haiti, where the djon-djon mushrooms are grown. Since this is considered a delicacy, they are reserved for “special” occasions and I remember growing up only having it at parties or holidays. When boiled with water, they release a beautiful, rich dark gray-black broth, giving this recipe and many others (stewed chicken, gumbo, or even polenta) a distinct aroma and flavor. This rice is usually served with a meat or fish dish. It can be served alone when it is cooked with seafood such as crab and/or shrimp.

 

Haitian Black Rice (Diri Djon Djon)
Recipe Type: Black Rice
Cuisine: Haitian
Author: Sendy Chancy
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 cup of Djon Djon Mushrooms (2 cups of water to steep)
  • 1 cup parboiled basmati rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cup of baby lima beans, green peas or pigeon peas
  • 1 sprig of thyme
  • 1 sprig of parsley
  • 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 Edward & Sons vegan bouillon cube*
  • 1 slice of white or yellow onion
  • 2-3 slices of green peppers
  • 2-3 slices of red peppers
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • Spice blend consists of:
  • 1/2 teaspoon of granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon of granulated onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon of lawrys season salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
Instructions
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  1. MIchaelle says

    December 22, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    You make it just like my mom. I forgot to post a pic when I made it a few months ago. It was delish. Thank you, and keep them coming!

    Reply
    • Sendy says

      December 22, 2015 at 10:13 PM

      Thank you Michaelle! Please do post the picture next time!!

      Reply

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I am Sendy. I am a Haitianista, Wife and (soon to be) Mom, Sister, Friend, who will ALWAYS feed you! I LOVE to cook so of course I'd be a self professed foodie. I am a researcher extraordinaire (seriously everything gets googled) obsessed with natural hair and life! Enjoy your time here! XoXo

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