Rice With Black Mushrooms - Diri Ak Djon-Djon

Name: Rice With Black Mushrooms - Diri Ak Djon-Djon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups djon-djons mushrooms or 2 cups dried mushrooms; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, crushed & minced; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed with cold water; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 cloves; 12 12 ounces frozen lima beans, & or 12 ounces green peas; 1 -2 sprig thyme; 1 green scotch bonnet pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a small saucepan soak mushrooms in 4 cups of water for 10 minutes.
2
Boil mushrooms on low heat 10 minutes.
3
Strain the mushrooms through a very fine sieve, discard the mushrooms, & reserve the liquid.
4
Add oil to pot on medium heat.
5
Stir in garlic, onion & shallot for 2 minutes.
6
Add rice and stir for 3 minutes.
7
Add mushroom water, salt, cloves, and lima beans and peas, if using.
8
Bring to boil until water evaporates.
9
Lower heat, stir rice and place Scotch Bonnet pepper and thyme on top of rice.
10
Cover and cook for 20 minutes on simmer.
11
Remove hot pepper and thyme.
12
Stir and serve.

957

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups djon-djons mushrooms or 2 cups dried mushrooms, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, crushed & minced, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Rice With Black Mushrooms - Diri Ak Djon-Djon falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!