Diri Ak Jon Jon or Rice Mushrooms - Diri Ak Djondjon

What you will need:
• 2 cups of rice (long grain)
• 4 cups of water
• 1 cup of dried, black mushrooms
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 2 tbsp. of oil or butter
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• A sprig of thyme

What you should do:
1. Slice mushroom caps and place in cold water for 15 minutes to a half hour (or overnight, if possible) after discarding the stipes.
2. Heat oil or butter in a pot and sauté onions, thyme and garlic until tender.
3. Add water from the mushrooms to sautéd veggies and bring to a boil.
4. Add rice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Let the rice cook for about 20 minutes or until it is tender, yet flaky.

The recipe should serve six; however, the demand for Diri Ak Djondjon is so strong, more is always best.

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