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Haitian Diri ak Djon Djon (Black Mushroom Rice)

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8/10

Rice cooked in the broth of dried black mushrooms, turning it jet-black with an intense earthy flavor.

Vegetarian Rice Dish Home Cook Friendly V Vegetarian N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Djon djon mushrooms (native to Haiti) release a dark, intensely umami liquid when rehydrated; the mushroom broth seasons the rice from within, creating one of the most distinctive rice dishes in the Americas.

Key Ingredients

rice djon djon mushrooms butter shallots garlic thyme cloves green peas

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