Grilled Beef Skewers with Djon Djon (Black Mushroom) Rice
Succulent Creole seasoned beef bites grilled to perfection, topped with spicy tangy pepper, onion, and hot chilies slaw served with easy-to-make Haitian-style rice, made with a fragrant black mushroom broth.
Servings 4 servings
Calories: 936kcal
Ingredients
For the Quick Haitian Djon Djon (Black Mushroom) Rice
- 1.5 tablespoon Djon Djon mushroom liquid or as instructed
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups long-grain basmati parboiled rice rinsed 3x
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen lima beans or peas, rinsed and drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fish sauce, please see notes
For the Beef Skewers
- 2 ½ pounds beef sirloin cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Escovitch Style Vegetables
- 2 large red bell peppers thinly sliced
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 to 2 scotch bonnet peppers thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
Instructions
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- Marinate the Beef: Place the beef chunks on skewers, leaving 1 inch of empty space on both ends. Then, in a large resealable bag, combine the minced garlic, chopped parsley, lime juice, vinegar, Creole seasoning, oil, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully add the beef skewers to the marinade, massaging to coat without poking the bag. Open and turn the skewers, close, and massage again. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. While it marinates, start the rice.
- Prepare the Djon Djon Rice: Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a pot. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and saute until fragrant, for about 5 minutes. Then, add the beans, salt, and black pepper and fry for 3 minutes.
- Combine 3 cups of water with mushroom liquid in the ratio as instructed on the packaging. Add the mushroom broth to the bean mixture and bring to a simmer. Then, add the rice, stir, and bring to a simmer. From this point on, do not disturb the rice.
- When most of the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is still slightly wet, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Keep warm until ready to serve. While the rice cooks, grill the beef skewers.
- Grill the Beef Skewers: Preheat a lightly greased cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from heat, set aside, and keep warm. While the beef skewers cook, make the vegetables.
- Prepare the Escovitch Style Vegetables: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the sliced red bell peppers, onions, and scotch bonnet peppers, sautéing until tender and slightly charred, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in the white vinegar and sugar, cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are well coated and the flavors are combined—finally, season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Serve: Place a bed of Djon Djon rice on each plate. Arrange the grilled beef skewers and escovitch-style vegetables on top of the skewers. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Traditionally, some Haitians make Diri Djon Djon (Black Mushroom Rice) with dried shrimp. To add this umami flavor to my rice, I usually use tablespoons of fish sauce, usually Squid Brand Fish Sauce. Important: I would add it before I add the salt to prevent over-salting the mushroom broth.
Nutrition
Calories: 936kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 73g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 1610mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2658IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 8mg
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