Diri ak Djon Djon (Haitian Black Mushroom Rice)

Method

1. 1

   Steep the mushrooms in hot water 20 minutes, then squeeze and strain, keeping the black liquor.

   💡 The liquor is the dish — the spent mushrooms give their all to it.

2. 2

   Sauté garlic, spring onion and thyme; add rice and coat.

3. 3

   Pour in the mushroom liquor plus water, add peas and the whole pepper, and season.

4. 4

   Cover and cook low 25 minutes; rest 10 before fluffing.

5. 5

   Serve black and proud, next to griot or poul an sos.