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title: Diri ak Djon Djon (Haitian Black Mushroom Rice)
servings: 6
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 35 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/diri-ak-djon-djon
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Gather @dried mushroom{40%g}, @long-grain rice{400%g}, @green pea{150%g}, @scotch bonnet{1} and @fresh thyme{2}.

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

Sauté @garlic{3%clove}, @spring onion{2} and thyme; add rice and coat.

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

Cover and cook low 25 minutes; rest 10 before fluffing. ~{25%minutes}

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