Diri ak Djon Djon (Haitian Black Mushroom Rice)
Diri ak djon djon is a Haitian rice dish flavored with black mushrooms and spices. It is a filling meal that is often served with boiled plantains.
The dish is made with a combination of coconut milk, jasmine rice, and spices.
The result is a flavorful and spicy rice dish that is a traditional part of Haitian cuisine.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 27, 2026Share
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Diri ak djon djon is a Haitian rice dish flavored with black mushrooms and spices. It is a filling meal that is often served with boiled plantains.
The dish is made with a combination of coconut milk, jasmine rice, and spices.
The result is a flavorful and spicy rice dish that is a traditional part of Haitian cuisine.
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Ingredients 15
1 cup canola oil
1 Scotch bonnet chile pepper, chopped
2 cubes black mushroom-flavored bouillon (such as Maggi® Djon Djon)
1 cube chicken bouillon (such as Maggi®)
1 cube seasoning bouillon (such as Maggi®)
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground thyme
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups frozen lima beans
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
6 cups water
3 cups uncooked jasmine rice
Instructions
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Heat 1 cup of canola oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 chopped Scotch bonnet chile pepper, 2 black mushroom-flavored bouillon cubes, 1 chicken bouillon cube, 1 seasoning bouillon cube, 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper, 2 tablespoons onion powder, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon ground thyme. Stir until the bouillon cubes dissolve.
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Add 3 tablespoons minced garlic and cook for 4 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add 2 cups frozen lima beans and cook until they are defrosted, about 4 minutes. Add 2 cans coconut milk and bring to a boil. Stir until the mixture turns very dark.
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Meanwhile, bring 6 cups of water to a boil in another pot. Add 3 cups uncooked jasmine rice and cook according to package directions, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the coconut milk mixture and cook for about 7 minutes more. Reduce the heat to low.
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Place a clean dishcloth over the pot. Put a lid over the top and allow to steam for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 867 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 50g
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Saturated Fat 21g
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Sodium 1759mg
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Total Carbohydrate 93g
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Dietary Fiber 12g
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Protein 17g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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