Diri ak Djon Djon
The black mushroom rice: diri ak djon djon — rice cooked in the inky liquor of djon djon mushrooms (a northern Haiti specialty fungus) with lima beans or peas, served with chicken or shrimp — Haiti's most prized rice.
What it is
The black mushroom rice: diri ak djon djon — rice cooked in the inky liquor of djon djon mushrooms (a northern Haiti specialty fungus) with lima beans or peas, served with chicken or shrimp — Haiti's most prized rice. Ingredients: djon djon mushrooms, rice, lima beans or green peas, epis, garlic, thyme, coconut milk (optional coastal touch), oil. Recipe: 1) Soak the mushrooms; strain the black liquor carefully. 2) Fry epis; add beans. 3) Cook rice in the liquor until dark and fragrant. 4) Serve with the protein of honour. Serve: at celebrations (weddings, communions) — the rice signals expense and care. Flavor: earthy, umami, mysterious. History: djon djon grows in Haiti's north after rains; its rice is the country's gastronomic luxury. See also: Griot, Soup Joumou.
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