Waakye Leaves Powder | All Purpose Seasoning – 200g | 100% Dried Sorghum Leaves | Authentic Ghanaian Waakye Colouring & Seasoning | Made in Accra, Ghana

Description

Waakye Leaves Powder | All Purpose Seasoning – 200g | 100% Dried Sorghum Leaves | Authentic Ghanaian Waakye Colouring & Seasoning | Made in Accra, Ghana

The secret behind Waakye’s iconic dark colour and distinctive earthy flavour — now in a convenient jar 🇬🇧

If you have ever eaten Waakye in Ghana and wondered what gives it that deep, rich, reddish-brown colour and that distinctive earthy, slightly smoky flavour — this is it. Dried sorghum leaves. Ghana’s most uniquely indigenous seasoning ingredient. The leaves that transform a simple pot of rice and beans into the iconic street food dish that millions of Ghanaians eat every single day.

Waakye Leaves Powder brings you 100% pure dried sorghum leaves, ground into a fine, convenient powder that dissolves directly into your cooking water — giving you that authentic Waakye colour and flavour without the traditional hassle of sourcing, drying, and handling whole leaves. All-purpose seasoning — not just for Waakye, but for any dish that benefits from the deep, earthy richness of dried sorghum.

The Ingredient

🌿 100% Dried Sorghum Leaves (Sorghum bicolor) — the leaves of the sorghum plant, sun-dried and finely ground into a dark, richly coloured powder. Sorghum leaves have been used in Ghanaian cooking for generations — primarily as the natural colouring and flavouring agent in Waakye (rice and beans), but also as an all-purpose seasoning that adds depth, earthiness, and a distinctive dark colour to soups, stews, and rice dishes. The deep reddish-brown to black colour comes from the leaves’ natural tannins and anthocyanins — entirely natural plant pigments with no artificial colouring added.

What It Does

✅ Gives Waakye (rice and beans) its signature deep reddish-brown colour — naturally ✅ Adds authentic earthy, slightly smoky depth of flavour to rice dishes ✅ 100% natural plant-based colouring — no artificial colours or additives ✅ All-purpose seasoning — use in Waakye, rice dishes, soups, and stews ✅ Convenient powder format — dissolves directly into cooking water, no preparation needed ✅ No soaking, no drying, no handling of whole leaves needed ✅ Naturally vegan — 100% plant-based single ingredient ✅ Naturally gluten-free — pure sorghum leaf, no cereal grains ✅ 200g jar — generous supply, long-lasting ✅ Made in Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭 — authentic Ghanaian provenance

How to Use

🍚 For Authentic Waakye:

1. Add 1–2 teaspoons of Waakye Leaves Powder to your cooking water before adding rice and beans
2. Stir well to dissolve the powder into the water — it will turn the water a deep reddish-brown
3. Add your pre-soaked black-eyed beans or cowpeas first and cook until partially tender
4. Add the rice and cook together until both rice and beans are fully cooked through
5. The result is authentic Waakye — deeply coloured, earthy, and delicious

🍲 As an all-purpose seasoning: Add a small amount to soups, stews, or any rice dish during cooking for a natural earthy depth and rich dark colour

Tip: Start with 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste — the powder is concentrated and a little goes a long way. The more you use, the deeper and darker the colour of your Waakye.

Serve With 🥘 Waakye stew | Fried plantain (kelewele) | Boiled egg | Gari | Spaghetti | Talia | Shito | Salted fish | Avocado | Wele (cowskin)

Net Weight: 200g Batch: GDP052024 Made in: Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭 Ingredient: Dried Sorghum Leaves (Sorghum bicolor) 100% Natural | No artificial colours | No preservatives | Vegan | Gluten-free Shipping: Delivered across the UK 🇬🇧 by Duaba Afro Foods

ℹ️ Allergen Information: Contains dried sorghum leaves only. Naturally free from gluten, nuts, soya, and dairy. Sorghum is a separate plant from sorghum grain — this product contains leaves only, not sorghum grain flour. May contain traces of other allergens during processing — always check the product label before consuming. Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container away from direct sunlight. Once opened, seal tightly and use within the recommended period.