Description
Authentic Diri Djon Djon (Haitian Fried Rice) made with black djon djon mushrooms for deep, earthy flavor and iconic Haitian soul food taste. A festive, cultural dish perfect for holidays, gatherings, or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati preferred)
- 1 cup dried djon djon mushrooms
- 1/2 cup green peas (frozen or fresh)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 1 thyme sprig
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 Maggi or bouillon cube (optional)
- 3 cups water
- Optional: diced carrots, clove, piment bouc, lobster, crab, or chicken
Instructions
- Prepare mushroom broth: Boil dried djon djon mushrooms in 3 cups water for 10–15 minutes. Strain and keep broth, discard or chop mushrooms if desired.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter or oil. Add onions, garlic, scallions, and thyme. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in mushroom broth. Stir in salt, pepper, and bouillon if using.
- Add rice and vegetables: Stir in rice, peas, and optional carrots. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff and serve: Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork, and serve hot with Haitian proteins or sides.
Notes
- Use authentic djon djon mushrooms for true Haitian flavor.
- Strain broth well to avoid grit.
- Don’t overcook the rice—keep it fluffy, not mushy.
- Add carrots or protein for a fuller meal.
- This dish pairs perfectly with griot, tassot, or fried plantains.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Haitian, Afro Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Diri Djon Djon, Haitian Fried Rice, Haitian Soul Food, Afro Caribbean Food, Haitian Dinner Ideas, Black Mushroom Rice, Haitian Recipes