Diri Djon Djon

Ingredients

• 60 g dried djon djon mushroomsSubstitute: dried black trumpet mushrooms
• 400 g long grain riceSubstitute: jasmine rice
• 3 tbsp butterSubstitute: olive oil
• 3 whole shallotsSubstitute: onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 2 whole cloves
• 100 g green peasSubstitute: lima beans

Instructions

1. 1

   Simmer djon djon mushrooms in 3 cups of water for 20 minutes. The water will turn jet black. Strain and reserve the black liquid, discarding the mushrooms.

2. 2

   Saute diced shallots and garlic in butter until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add rice and stir to coat in the butter. Toast for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in the black mushroom liquid, add thyme, cloves, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat to lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Fold in green peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

7. 7

   Fluff with a fork. The rice should be dramatic jet-black with pops of green. Serve alongside griot or any Haitian meat dish.