Waakye (Rice and Beans)
A popular Ghanaian street food made with rice and black-eyed peas cooked together with special waakye leaves, resulting in a unique flavor and color. Served with various sides, naturally dairy and nut-free.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice
- 1 cup Black-Eyed Peas
- 6-8 leaves Waakye Leaves
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- 1Rinse the soaked black-eyed peas and rice.
- 2In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- 3Add the rice, black-eyed peas, waakye leaves, salt, and water.
- 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the rice and beans are cooked through and the water is absorbed.
- 5Remove the waakye leaves before serving. Serve warm with your choice of sides (e.g., shito, kelewele, fried plantain).
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