Djon Djon Rice Recipe: An Authentic and Tasty Haitian Dish
Djon djon rice is one of the most iconic dishes in Haitian cuisine. This fragrant rice gets its unique flavor and distinctive black color from djon djon mushrooms , a rare and highly prized ingredient in Haiti. If you're looking to make traditional djon djon rice , you've come to the right place!
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Why is Djon Djon Rice so special?
The djon djon mushroom is a key ingredient in Haitian cuisine. When steeped in hot water, it releases a dark color and a rich aroma that flavors rice. This dish is often served at special occasions, such as holidays or family gatherings.
🛒 Ingredients available in our online store
✔ Dried djon djon mushrooms – Buy here
✔ Maggi Djon Djon Cube - Buy here
✔ Red peas or Tchous peas – Buy here
✔ Vegetable oil – Buy here
✔ Haitian Spices and Condiments – See the selection
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🥘 Djon Djon Rice Recipe – Easy Steps
🌿 Ingredients (serves 4)
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 1 cup dried djon djon mushrooms 🌿 (available in our shop)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole chili pepper (optional for a spicier taste 🌶)
- 1 cup cooked red peas or pigeon peas (available in our store)
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 4 cups of water
👨🍳 Preparation steps
1️⃣ Prepare the djon djon broth
- Rinse the djon djon mushrooms to remove impurities.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, add the mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes .
- Strain the resulting liquid and discard the mushroom residue. This broth will give the rice its black color and unique aroma .
2️⃣ Cooking the rice
- In a saucepan, heat the oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and green onions until translucent.
- Add the rice and mix for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour the filtered djon djon broth over the rice. Top up with water if necessary (you need twice the volume of rice in liquid ).
- Add the cooked peas , thyme and scotch bonnet pepper . Season with salt and pepper .
3️⃣ Finalization
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes , until the liquid is completely absorbed.
- Remove the chili and thyme, then fluff the rice with a fork.
🍽 What to serve with Djon Djon Rice?
Haitian djon djon rice is often served with:
✅ Haitian Griot (Fried Pork) – See spices for seasoning
✅ Fried plantains (banan pézé)
✅ Pikliz (spicy pickled cabbage and carrots) – Buy here
✅ Fried chicken or in Creole sauce
🌎 Where to buy the ingredients for Djon Djon Rice?
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