Djon Djon - Haitian Mushroom Rice

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1. 1Step 1: In a pot, add 4 cups of water to 1 cup of the djon djon and boil it for about 10 minutes. If you'd like to go the traditional route, soak the djon djon overnight.
2. 2Step 2: If you aren't able to get djon djon, dissolve half of a Maggi cube in 2 cups of hot water.
3. 3Step 3: Strain the djon djon liquid and let it cool OR remove the Maggi cube broth from the heat and let cool.
4. 4Step 4: Reserve 1.5 cups of broth and set the rest aside.
5. 5Step 5: In a rice cooker, add all of the remaining ingredients and stir them together to mix well.
6. 6Step 6: Set your rice cooker and await your perfectly cooked rice.
7. 7Step 7: Once the rice is cooked, check it.
8. 8Step 8: If it appears to be a bit underdone, add in the remaining 1/2 cup of broth and set the rice cooker to the steam function to finish for an additional 5-7 minutes.
9. 9Step 9: Add the green peas at the very end to keep them green and perky in the rice.
10. 10Step 10: If you're feeling fancy, you can garnish the rice with grilled shrimp or lobster tails.