RICE HAITIAN

Haitian rice is a flavorful, hearty dish central to Haitian cuisine, often made with long-grain rice, spices, and legumes like red beans or pigeon peas. Known locally as diri kole ak pwa, it's cooked with aromatic ingredients such as garlic, thyme, scallions, and Scotch bonnet pepper, and often simmered in coconut milk or seasoned with epis—a traditional Haitian seasoning blend. The dish is savory, slightly spicy, and deeply satisfying, commonly served as a staple alongside meats, stews, or fried plantains.