Diri ak djon djon

Diri ak djon djon is a Haitian dish consisting of rice combined with black mushrooms. During the boiling process, these mushrooms release a natural coloring (gray to black), giving the dish its distinctive colors and flavors. Black mushrooms are native to the northern parts of the island, so diri ak djon djon is considered a regional delicacy in Haiti. The dish can be consumed on its own, when it is typically paired with a salad, but it is also served as an accompaniment to various meat and fish dishes.