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Djon djon mushrooms (dried)

Dried tiny black Haitian mushrooms that dye rice dark and give it a deep, earthy aroma (diri djon djon).

Also called: djon djon, jon jon, Haitian black mushrooms, dried black mushrooms

Around the world: djondjon (ht) · djon-djon (fr)

A kind of mushrooms

1 recipe with it

What it is

Djon djon are small, dark mushrooms from northern Haiti sold dried. They are soaked or simmered, and the inky liquid is used to cook rice; the mushrooms themselves are often strained out. Some products are bouillon cubes flavoured with djon djon. They are not the same as Chinese dried black (shiitake) mushrooms.

How it’s used

  • Diri djon djon (black mushroom rice)
  • Flavouring sauces and stews

Characteristics

Taste
Earthy and deeply savoury.
Aroma
Intense, woodsy and mushroomy.
Appearance
Tiny dark caps; soaking water turns black-grey.
When cooked
Steep in hot water and strain the liquid to remove grit.
Sold as
dried
Cooking uses
Commonly cooked, Mainly a seasoning
Common in
Haitian, Caribbean

Storage

Pantry-stable. Keep airtight in a cool, dry place.

Diet, allergens and safety

No major allergens in typical versions.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Caffeine-free

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy
296 kcal
Protein
9.58 g
Carbohydrate
75.37 g
Fat
0.99 g
Fibre
11.5 g
Sugars
2.21 g

USDA FoodData Central: Mushrooms, shiitake, dried (a close stand-in).

Substitutes

Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.

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