Haitian Cupboard
Chances are if you cook Haitian food on a regular basis you already have these items in your pantry. If not, we got you covered. These items were shipped to us directly from Haiti and we would like to offer them to you until our supplies last.
It just tastes better.
Imported from Haiti.
Djon Djon - 8oz bag $20 (Makes 12 cups of black rice)
Djon Djon
Djon Djon (Djon-djon) is an edible black mushroom, used as a delicacy in Haitian rice dishes and served with meat or fish on special occasions.
Boiling the mushrooms releases a grayish-black color, which is addes to the rice to get the aromatic taste.
The unassuming black fungus grows primarily in the mountains surrounding the Artibonite River valley, a region known as the “bread bowl” of Haiti.
Home cooks and restaurants alike revere the unassuming black fungus for its role in black mushroom rice, known as diri ak djon-djon or riz djon-djon.
Imported from Haiti.
Misc.
Cafe Rebo $10
Kafe Towo $10
Kafe Towo (12 pack) $10
Beurre Chaloner $5
Lakrèt 5lb (white rice) $20
Chela 5lb (yellow rice) $20
Criollito (12 pack) $3
Pikliz 12oz $10
Pikliz is a condiment in Haitian cuisine of pickled cabbage, carrots, bell peppers and Scotch bonnet peppers. It is seasoned with garlic and onion and pickled in white vinegar. The spicy dish is very commonly served on the table along with other dishes to enhance the flavor.
Epis 12oz $10
Epis is a blend of onions, scallions, garlic, parsley, bell peppers, and other spices is the foundation for most Haitian dishes, and many Haitians have it in their refrigerator at all times.
