Diri djondjon

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Diri djondjon[ citation needed ] (black mushroom rice) is a native dish of Haiti. It is essentially a meal consisting of rice made with edible black mushrooms called djondjon. [1] [2] The meal is more common in the northern region of the country and therefore can be considered a regional specialty. [3]

When the mushrooms are boiled, they release a grayish-black coloring giving the rice its gray color and the dish's distinctive flavor. The dish is often served with some sort of meat, whether it be fish, chicken, or shrimp (usually mixed in the rice). [3]

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References

  1. Albala, Ken (2011). "Haiti". Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia, Volume 2: The Americas. Santa Barbara, CA, Denver, CO and Oxford: ABC-CLIO. p. 168. ISBN   978-0-3133-7627-6.
  2. Edelstein, Sari (2011). Food, Cuisine, and Cultural Competency for Culinary, Hospitality, and Nutrition Professionals. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. p. 438. ISBN   978-1-4496-1811-7.
  3. 1 2 Yurnet-Thomas, Mirta (2005) [2002]. A Taste of Haiti. New York: Hippocrene Books. p. 81. ISBN   9780781809986.