Haitian Food: How to make Riz Djon Djon

[CATHOU30ify]

nice mmmmmmmmmmmm good food

[phara98]

i lovewhat u doing girl show them

[tishem08]

hey, whats the best type of rice to use ? i usually use jasmine.

[saxygurl8]

@tishem08 Yes jasmine is great!

[sophia2011ify]

Can u do this treatment with dreads?

[sophia2011ify]

thank you soo much for showing us how to cook haitian food, iam a jamaican and my husband is hatian and i want him to always to feel at home....JAH LIVE

[rmardy89]

I LOOVE THIS VIDEO! I'm away from home and never thought I would miss the haitian filled Miami. LIES! I miss my people so much along with my mom's cooking! Im definitely making this!

[Harrahshow]

Hey lil Lady your kinda pretty

[GABRIELJACMEL]

I never ever grew up on yellow rice I did grow up on black and white rice...SAKE PASE!!!!

[Avinabi]

My Mom soaks the mushroom over night that makes the rice real Black. yum yum!

[jimmyoalfaro]

Salut ma belle, je suis Colombienne et j'aime la cuisine Haitienne. J'ai fait ta recette de riz pour mon troisième anniversaire de mariage. Mon mari a été élevé à Montréal et il aime beaucoup la culture Haitienne. Il a aimé les résultats! Merci beaucoup.

Cependant, j'ai aussi fait une recette de griot, mais de quelqu'un d'autre... Ce serait chouette si tu pouvait faire une recette de griot aussi! Merci beaucoup ma belle!

[jimmyoalfaro]

hi, I am colombian, I Love Haitian cuisine. I made this rice for my wedding aniversary. My husband grew up in montreal, he loves the haitian culture. He loved it. Thanks

[tineytazz]

Is she wearing protective glasses?

[AbdulNasirkonopka]

Hey your so beautiful. Are u marry yet? If not. How about it. ?

[dezzmond1234]

Can you make me some ? <3 cutie LOL

[SuperCastilloe]

Thank you for sharing these delicious Haitian recipes, we just can't get enough of them.

[wbrutus22]

sak pase!

[UnionFinch]

I dont have a sense of how much Djon Djon I should be using. I am looking at a recipe that calls for two cups and that seems like way too much? Any thoughts?

[osmozzz]

oh je vois tu as lair quebecoise as tu la recette pour le pikliz

[zunidoll2]

@osmozzz I have made picklese by putting cole slaw mix and sliced onions into a container. Then I add maggie, habenero pepper (to your level of spice), a few cloves white vinegar into the container and letting it sit for a few days. This may not really be the right way to do it but based on picklese I had from a restaurant and a recipe I have for it, it did come out pretty good. If anyone has a better recipe for this please let me know.

[osmozzz]

bon bay giou ou gain recette for pikliz?

[vanessacharnee]

You're hilarious! I love the waiting time dance. But other than that thanks for the post on the recipe. I love haitian food and want to learn how to cook it for myself. So again, thanks!

[QueenFiyahBlazeNitUp]

Awesome, Lovin' your energy & the warmness you share with the Fam! :)

[CookingwithHaiti]

I think that I am addicted to this video

[sexygir21]

hah i love your video

[sheslie101]

i love this my mom makes it all the time

[sexynuraus]

WONDERFUL VIDEO!!!!

[4patrickcharles]

Thanks! great video I love this recipe ever since I was a Kid,definitely going to try to make it, excellent!!

[queenkakez]

I love this video and you are so goofy lol :-)

[Junis1st]

@malatrex For starters, if you listed to the video you would hear that she said "Persil" in english, not in french. So instead of being rude, pay attention & you educate yourself "egare".

[CookingwithHaiti]

@Junis1st  ♥

[Junis1st]

The green leaf is called "Parsley" not "Persil"

[malatrex]

@Junis1st Seriously. Educate yourself. "Persil" is the french word for parsley. That's all.

[coolysteph]

i loveeeeeee riz djon djon its my favvv riceee....the only rice i can eat without sauceeee...#ilovebeinghaitian :)

[saxygurl8]

@coolysteph What you said is TRUTH! Most rice out there I need some sort of sauce with, riz djon djon is well moisterized it doesn't need it haha. :p

[Strawberryxoxo90]

whats the song at the end please?

[WileE116]

I love this video! I use a collindar aka strainer to clean my rice.

[DGARLAND4444]

Same way my granny makes it!! :)

[ningali]

mmm yumma! the green stuff is parsley

[saxygurl8]

@ningali IT"S YUMMAAAAA!!!

[babyluv24]

girl blow ur nose!!!

[saxygurl8]

@babyluv24 My allergies are far too complex for kleenex.

[saxygurl8]

@coolboi20108 lol

[monisse2009]

Omg thanks for making this

[ddeon13]

shes mad cute



[cityprincess]

Omg thx so much for making this..always wanted to learn how to make it..I live with my dad so go figure lol..

[zoegrah96]

who ever disliked burnt their rice

[saxygurl8]

@zoegrah96 Haaa! ever heard of gratin? It's the burnt part of the rice in the pot that some people like. :p

[kanikura]

Wow very good! And whats the song at the beginning???

[jhopseyim]

Little girl needs to get rid of those glasses. Not cool at all. LOL

[saxygurl8]

@jhopseyim You know you love it :p

[Plaisir09]

@jhopseyim What's wrong with glasses, you look beautiful!!!!

[eggmancorp]

I love your glasses

[TEXASNYC]

dinner is served!! delish

[TEXASNYC]

almost finish cooking the fire is turned off and it's just sitting there on the stove. i had a little taste when i stirred it.. Ooooo it's so good!!! i didn't have any lima beans so i put in some green beans, it works fine. this is my 3rd glass of wine, ok I am off tomorrow.

[TEXASNYC]

just add my brown rice and pored a glass for myself, cheers !!

[TEXASNYC]

it starting to smell good a very fragrant aroma

[TEXASNYC]

my djon djon water is boiling---I used a little hot water to soak to mushrooms and wash out the mushrooms just like auntie did until I got all the nutrients out and the water became clear

[TEXASNYC]

i got my mushrooms from sams caribbean and i am making this now and following your recipe.I am making a few changes in that i am going to use a sofrito to start instead of the onion and garlic alone.this is a home made sofrito that has onion celery carrots peppers and other stuff in it

[duvalcountydabangem]

i guess this is what haitians eat in america because the dirty haitians in haiti cant even afford a pot of rice a meal like this is non existant.

[michelmonka]

haitian food is hard 2cook not everyone can do it and for real where the maggie n the a piece

[LadyDawn1001]

@cvalmir ok , You know Maggie is a signature seasoning in the Haitian household...lol

This was a wonderful tutorial and to hear creole speaking on the Yt was amazing. Great tutorial, the only difference in the way I rinse my rice off is that I put in a strainer instead of a bowl because it easier to avoid losing any rice.

[saxygurl8]

@LadyDawn1001 Yes what would we do without strainers! Thank you for the comment. Much appreciated. I'll let my aunt know that you liked our tutorial. :)

[LadyDawn1001]

@cvalmir ok , You know Maggie is a signature seasoning in the Haitian household...lol

[TEXASNYC]

Thank you and forget the haters. This is the best rice dish I have ever had, I am also from the Caribbean so I know rice. I have to find these mushrooms . I have some thoughts about Haitian cuisine and hair growth. Most Haitians have a full head of hair!!! Look at you and our Aunt. It must be the cuisine. please give this some thought. I am going to do my own research on this also. How often do you eat this rice?

[saxygurl8]

THANKS EVERYONE FOR ALL THE COMMENTS!

HOPEFULLY WHEN I GET BACK HOME FROM SCHOOL I CAN DO MORE COOKING VIDEOS!!

[Achnnyl]

the green stuff is parsley (persil in french) thx 4 the videoo

[Popsi1920]

Amazing!!!!

[Kouglizia]

Excellent video! I will try your rice.

[attaboy83]

wht r u drinking

[saxygurl8]

@attaboy83 Red wine.

[doucelait1]

would you happen to have a recipe for Haitian pickles? oh the green stuff is good ole parsley, lolll

[saxygurl8]

@doucelait1 That's a great idea. One of my aunts would have the recipe. =)

[zunidoll2]

@doucelait1 If you are refering to Pikliz, I have made this by combining white vinegar, Magi, a few cloves, thyme and Scotch Bonnet peppers in a jar or bowl and add cole slaw mix. Let stand for a few days before serving. I may not be totally right with this recipe but it tastes good.

[Michelleduvalier]

Great presentation, however, I would take everything out of the package so you do not give free advertising.

[ThePandems]

You should boil the Lima beans separately and then add it to the rice at the end. Those Lima beans appear dark. 

[PalaisCristalLLC]

@ThePandems Haitians never ever, cook beans separately we're not trying to keep the green color of the Lima beans, we want the beans to be infused with the flavor of everything that's the dish.

[cvalmir]

I know that... Maggie is just a brand name... But regardless of the brand it's called Maggie in general!

[CookingwithHaiti]

@cvalmir no fuss ..chapo ba

[CookingwithHaiti]

This is what i am talking about . THUMBS UP :)

[fhab525]

dominican food >>> any food yall talkin about

[RootsRunDeeep]

@fhab525 there pretty much the same people, all black folks- one island.

[moore4772]

Great Video, you also had me laughing with your dancing

[saxygurl8]

@moore4772 I couldn't wait to eat. =)

[Brownocean]

This is just great. Thank you both for doing this. *Cause we know Haitians don't like to be bothered* "Youtube kisa??

[saxygurl8]

@Brownocean :p

[SpelmanLady2010]

The "green stuff" is parsley, this is a staple fresh spice in Haitian cuisine. It's not "perci" in english however, in creole parsley is "pesi."

[Tatilove88]

awesomeeee... although you did forget the maggi cubes.

My mom sometimes puts shrimp and cashews in there.

[keithcookstv]

looks amazing!!

[TheEasternPrincess]

Awesome!!! I'm sure that my haitian bf will be surprised if I cook this for him =)

[believeunisexdayspa]

Your video is awesome!!!

[dawebni]

HAHAHA Excellent girl!!! ;-)

[zunidoll2]

Saxygurl8, I am still hoping that you will post a video for Griot. Please try to post this ASAP. Haitian food sounds SSOOO good and I feel that people will appreciate the food of other cultures if they understand what it is all about. I thank you so much fo what you can post. I look forward to future recipes. Again, THANK YOU!

[saxygurl8]

@zunidoll2 I am sorry but I have resigned from posting youtube videos as mentioned in my last video. I am sure there are plenty of tutorials you can search on google. I am incredibly busy.

[caniela23]

HAITIEN lol

[xoxoboomboomxoxo]

Lmao Parsley

too much

ahaha i love haitians they a mess

and whats up with that no maggi

[Chonilladotcom]

OMG! This makes me miss my Mom & my Tatie on her home cooking... Manmmi J'ai faims!

[saxygurl8]

@Chonilladotcom Yea, I moved out to a new town for school and I miss my family's home cooking. Can't wait to go for thanks giving.

[jonineese]

I just got this recipe today from my husbands friends wife who is Haitian and I can't wait to try it! Although - we aren't able to get the mushrooms around here so I'm going to have to use the seasoning cubes. But thanks for the video! Helps to see what I'll need to do rather than just reading the recipe.

[saxygurl8]

@jonineese Yea I wouldn't recommend the cubes but it'll do the job. Glad my vid could help. =)

[ajeansimon]

So u basically used 5cups of water for 5cups of rice,is that right?

[EmocousticPunk]

That looks so good. I don't recall my mom ever using mushrooms with her rice... I gotta find out why.

[ailori]

CHOW DOWN MMMM I AM HUNGRY

[cvzdez]

parsly lol in english

[saxygurl8]

@cvzdez Haha I know it was bothering us the whole time that we forgot the word! Thanks

[orlane97300]

bonne appétit!!!!! Ca à l'air bon!!! lol

[cherokiimslm]

I once tasted some rice and lentils at a haitian friends house long ago, and I wish like anything I knew how to make that it was delicious!!

[oxycontain]

Nah at Kalalu on St-Denis... lol...how you know Meli Melo, you from MTL?

[saxygurl8]

@oxycontain Yea I've performed there with several artists. I miss that place. I'm from Pierrefonds.

[oxycontain]

You are one HOT Haitian girl !!! I'm half Haitian and I work in a Haitian restaurant in Montreal. Great video. Delicious dish. Are you American?

[saxygurl8]

@oxycontain Where in Montreal do you work at - Meli Melo?

[believeunisexdayspa]

Nice Video, I enjoy cooking haitian dish also.

[MrTiboun]

le riz djon djon c trop bon !! vive haiti

[laffy]

I CANT UNDERSTAND WHY HAITAIN FOOD IS SO UNDERRATED WHEN THEY HAVE THE BEST FOOD HANDS DOWN, AND THERE VERY TEDIOUS AND CLEAN BY THE WAY I LOVE U GUYS

[saxygurl8]

@laffy hands down

[ThePandems]

@laffy Because they cook backwards.

[PalaisCristalLLC]

@ThePandems if we cook backwards, whatever that is suppose to mean then why are you watching a video on how to cook haitian rice? Obviously you have no confidence in whatever it is that you cook, so yo had to come over and see how its done right!

[nady8100]

This video is cute! Thank you. I learned how to do it now. I'll try it. Defenetely!

[gtjuliemango]

The "green stuff" is cilantro...lol

[gtjuliemango]

Thank you for posting. God bless you and your family! :)

[MsJiggamynigga]

very good video i like i tried an it was excellent.. thanks/merci bulku lol i prolly mispelled but you know what i mean.. : )

[saxygurl8]

@MsJiggamynigga Haha "bulku" I love that!

[saxygurl8]

@IbnKush Thank you!

[sweetie2687]

omg....thank you sooo much! I'm getting married to a Haitian young man who loves his Haitian food and I'm secretly learning how to cook Haitian food. Though he loves my African food, it's only a matter of time till he's going to the local Haitian spot to get his rice and beans....thanks, very helpful.

One question: Where those lima beans pre cooked?

[saxygurl8]

@sweetie2687 Yes precooked and frozen in a bag. And congrats on the wedding, have a good one! =)

[Wedlyne11225]

@sweetie2687 They are probably from the frozen section in the super market, which is ok to use as well. However I am sure you they can be purchase from you local vegetable store

[Wedlyne11225]

@sweetie2687 they can be purchase in the frozen section at your local supermarket. However they can also be purchase fresh at your local vegetable store.

[NgoziLady]

OK for this recipe, I will love you forever!!!!!!

[misshadassah416]

yay glad to see another Haitian lady on youtube, let's stick together

[saxygurl8]

@misshadassah416 ;)

[jadapoo1]

Red rice, yellow rice, black rice...Hatians are some rice eatin' asses!!! Your recipe MUST be on point!!! I'll definitely give it a try for the next holiday. Thanks!!!

[saxygurl8]

@jadapoo1 Rice eatin' bum bums indeed. We have a large variety and have an interesting way of cooking it. I will show more.

[Applecheria]

@saxygurl8 Rices are 99.9% of our Diet!

[mpoet21]

@jadapoo1 yep we are lol so are alot of the caribbean and a lot of other cultures the whole content of Asia, Latin america, Africa yeah I think moslty everywhere except for the U.S. lol

[ElizBunni]

hmm....my haitian aunt never taught me how to cook...lets trade :D lmao j/k

[saxygurl8]

@ElizBunni never trading!!!! LOL.

[filmBG2007]

nice! can you show how to make chicken in sauce next time?... im in learning mood myself, sometimes i miss a few steps but with a vid to look back on, its very handy!!! :-)

[mpierrej]

hey i really enjoy your !! us haitian do know how to get down,lol but anyways do you think that you can make a video on how to make haitian sauce because mines always turn out to be watery and not thick like its suppose too.

[abender08]

good job looks sooo good!

Yele Haiti!

[cvalmir]

I didn't see any Maggie!

[saxygurl8]

@cvalmir No I was using the real thing, that's what I was explaining at the beginning..

[CookingwithHaiti]

@cvalmir You dont need Maggie to cook haitian food . Maggie is the name of the brand  that sells concentrated chicken stock. It is not a requiremen...

[monica88063]

@cvalmir Maggie = MSG

[sarahjnl]

my mouth is watering!

[septemberlove04]

I'm soo glad you made this video. I need to cook this and surprise my mom!

[julydieuvel7339]

Well Done. This had helped me with my school project

Julydieuvel7339

[saxygurl8]

@julydieuvel7339 Glad it did! Thank you July.

[Wedlyne11225]

@julydieuvel7339 me too!

[NEPH80]

Well done. I usually use epis blendé to fry the Lima beans. Then we serve it with fried plantains. Good job.

[saxygurl8]

@NEPH80 Thanks Neph ;)

[austinparrick]

i love haitian food

[WILHELEMINA]

Love it.. And that's my fav food too specially with legume .. Merci though

[Mafiaboss58]

Shit taste good though, one of my favorite Haitian rice recipes. Best to eat it with gravy fish or "SOS pwason" i don't know how to write it.

[fenny121289]

Nice video!

[Will7282]

dominicans an haitians stand up ya digg???

[rrwashington12]

OMG I LOVE this rice, but I never knew the name of it! Thanks!

[blackpride84]

Great Video, two times fa my haitians.

[saxygurl8]

@blackpride84 =D

[babyb360]

That looks good!!

[deede1]

I think you are think of parboil rice( diri yon), brown rice is too grainy,

[deede1]

It parboiled rice, I think you mean,(diri yon) because brown rice is grainy. BUT LOVE IT, this is a wonderful video.

[saxygurl8]

@deede1 hmmm true that

[dgllamas]

Thank you, this looks really tasty and healthy. I was thinking, "You've got the rice, the lima beans, just add a salad and call it a day!" I love trying different recipes from around the world, and this looks really good. I love mushrooms, so I may leave the reconstituted mushrooms in the rice. Love the color, love the lima beans, and love your Auntie!

[tthrash123]

I think that you are a sweet little girl! You did a great job and you really taught me alot!

[odny08]

nice video!!!! but tell mom next time she cook remember to remove her jewls...lol

[saxygurl8]

@odny08 That's my aunti, but good point.

[NewJeru973]

lol we do it the ghetto way. we put a bag over the rice is dry, then the top.

[livegigvideo1]

Like, wow, like I think this is your most exciting video ever........Not!! Just kidding Saxygurl. I love you and your videos! The best to you and the family!!

[saxygurl8]

@livegigvideo1 Haha good one! Thanks ;)

[beautyliciousish]

Lol the "woy woy woy" was funny and ouch ouch loll haahaaaaaaaaaa mezanmi... anyways thanks for the video cuz i have no patience with my mom...

[mathiasatthetube]

good idea you should put more Haitian recipe food so i can finally leave my mom's house cuz now i really can t cook : (

thx im def going to make some very helpful