Waakye (Rice and Beans) with Avocado Salad (Egg-Free)
A popular Ghanaian street food featuring rice and black-eyed peas cooked together, served with a refreshing avocado salad. This version is carefully made without any eggs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice (long-grain)
- 1 cup Black-eyed peas
- 4 large Waakye leaves (dried)
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 5 cups Water
- 2 ripe Avocados
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1/2 medium Green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1Soak black-eyed peas in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2Rinse the rice and soaked black-eyed peas.
- 3In a large pot, combine rice, black-eyed peas, waakye leaves, baking soda, and water.
- 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice and beans are cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
- 5While the waakye is cooking, prepare the avocado salad. Dice avocados, onion, tomatoes, and green bell pepper.
- 6In a bowl, combine diced ingredients, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
- 7Serve the waakye hot with the avocado salad.
Allergy Disclaimer — Safe Plated Pte. Ltd.
This content is AI-generated by Safe Plated and is not medical advice. AI can make errors and may miss allergens or cross-contamination risks. Always read physical ingredient labels and verify allergen safety independently before preparing or consuming any food. Consult your allergist for guidance specific to your situation.
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