Ghanian Waakye Recipe
A flavorful and irresistible and flavorful Ghanian one-pot meal, where rice and beans are cooked in the same pot.
Servings: 3 -4 people
Calories: 278kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice
- 1 cup Black-eyed peas white beans or pinto
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 7-10 Sorghum stems
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 3 tablespoon Cooking oil
- Water to boil beans and rice
Instructions
- Pick dirt or debris from the beans, wash, and soak the beans overnight.
- Drain water from the beans. In a large pot, add the beans, sorghum stems, and baking soda.
- Pour enough water to boil beans for about 30 minutes - 1 hour until tender.
- Now add take out sorghum stems, add the washed rice, oil and salt. Add more water if needed.
- Boil rice and beans until tender.
- Serve with stew, shito, or any of your choice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg