Soak the dried mushrooms in 4 cups of water for a minimum of two hours to overnight.
Wash the rice well and set aside.
Drain the mushroom, save the soaked water, discard the mushrooms. The water should be black.
Strain the water again, this time through a cheesecloth so that all the sediments are removed.
Heat oil in a pan and add the Epis. Sauté till it browns.
Now add the chopped peppers and the lima beans. Let them sauté together for about 3-4 minutes.
Now add the coconut milk, butter, cloves, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme and parsley.
Let it all simmer together for a few minutes.
Now add the mushroom water, the rice and salt.
Give it a stir and let it all boil together.
Once the water has almost completely evaporated, cover with lid and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes.
Take off heat.
Fluff with fork.
Enjoy your Easy Homemade Haitian Black Mushroom Rice!