Fred’s Djon djon Rice with Lima Beans

Ingredients

• • 2 1/4 cups (560 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried djon djon mushrooms
  • 2 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) fresh thyme
  • 1 cup (250 ml) long grain rice, rinsed
  • 1 cup (250 ml) canned lima beans, rinsed and drained
  • A pinch of cloves
  • Salt and pepper