Waakye
Rice and Beans
Waakye is a popular Ghanaian dish made from rice and beanscooked together with dried millet leaves, giving the rice a unique reddish color.
Waakye
Waakye is a popular Ghanaian dish made from rice and beans cooked together with dried millet leaves, giving the rice a unique reddish color. It's often served with a variety of sides like fried plantains, boiled eggs.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Soak the Beans: Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them overnight in water.
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Prepare the Leaves: Boil the dried millet leaves in 4 cups of water for about 15 minutes until the water turns
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a reddish color. Remove the leaves and keep the coloured water.
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Cook the Beans: In a large pot, add the soaked beans, baking soda, and enough water to cover them.
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Bring to a boil and cook for about 30-45 minutes until the beans are tender.
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Add the Rice: Once the beans are cooked, remove the leaves and add the rice, salt, and the colored water to
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the pot. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about
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30-40 minutes until the rice and beans are fully cooked and the water is absorbed.
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Serve: Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot with your choice of sides.
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