Diri djon djon (black mushroom rice)

Ingredients

• 30 g dried djon djon mushroomsFind in the shop →
• 500 g long-grain riceFind in the shop →
• 1 cup green peas (or lima beans)Find in the shop →
• Epis (garlic, parsley, green onion, pepper, thyme), 1 chiliFind in the shop →
• 1 stock cube, cloves, saltFind in the shop →
• 3 tbsp oil or butterFind in the shop →

Method

1. Soak the djon djon in 1 litre of boiling water for 20 minutes, then strain: keep the black water.
2. Fry the epis in the oil, add the peas and rinsed rice and stir for 2 minutes.
3. Pour in the djon djon water (about 750 ml), stock cube, cloves, salt and whole chili.
4. Cook uncovered over medium heat until the water is absorbed.
5. Cover and finish over very low heat for 20 minutes. Serve with griot or chicken.