Haitian Djon Djon Rice Recipe (Diri Djon Djon)
A flavorful and easy Haitian Djon Djon rice recipe made with parboiled basmati rice, green peas, and dried shrimp, celebrating the rich taste of Haitian black rice for both special occasions and everyday cooking.
Servings 8 Servings
Calories: 409kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups parboiled basmati rice rinsed
- 6 tablespoons djon djon mushrooms stock
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup cooked green peas (or pigeon peas/lima beans)
- ½ cup dried shrimp rinsed and chopped
- ¼ cup epis seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt and ground black pepper adjust to taste
- 4 teaspoons Better Than Bullion Chicken or bouillon cube (optional)
Equipment
Instructions
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- Prepare the Base: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, epis seasoning, and thyme sprig to the pot. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sauté the Peas: Add the cooked green peas (or pigeon peas/lima beans) to the pot. Sprinkle with the black pepper and stir to coat the peas in the seasoning mixture. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Incorporate the Dried Shrimp: Stir in the rinsed and chopped dried shrimp. Cook for 1–2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the djon djon mushroom stock, chicken broth, and water. Stir to combine. Add the Better Than Bouillon chicken paste, mixing until dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the Rice: Once the liquid is boiling, add the rinsed parboiled basmati rice. Stir gently to distribute the rice and other ingredients evenly in the pot. Season with salt, adjusting to taste.
- Cook the Rice: Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the liquid and is tender.
- Fluff and Serve: Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Discard the thyme sprig. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot as a flavorful main or side dish.
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Notes
Prepare the Djon Djon Liquid From Dried Djon Djon:
- In a medium saucepan, boil 6 cups of water.
- Add the dried djon djon mushrooms and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the water turns a deep black color.
- Strain the liquid into a bowl, discarding the mushrooms.
- Set the liquid aside.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg
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