Djon djon rice (Diri ak djon djon)
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| Serves | 2-4 |
| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 50 minutes |
| Meal type | Side Dish |
Ingredients
- 25g of Haitian dried black mushrooms
- 3 cups of water
- 1 One cup of long grain rice;
- salt, pepper, thyme (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 cup green peas
Optional
- 1/3 cup small shrimps
Directions
| 1. | Soak the dried mushrooms in the water for 5-10 minutes, then boil mushrooms on low heat for an additional 10 minutes. Strain the mushrooms and reserve 2 cups of the black stock. |
| 2. | Sauté the rice and garlic in a very small amount of cooking oil. Add the spices along with the green peas and the shrimps if desired. |
| 3. | Add the 2 cups of black water and bring to boil; then, reduce and cook for 15-20 minutes or until all water has been absorbed by the rice. Stir before serving. |
