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Ghanaian Waakye
West African Rice

Ghanaian Waakye

A Ghanaian rice and beans staple traditionally served with savoury accompaniments.

⏱ 60 minutesCooking Time
🍽 5Servings
● MediumDifficulty

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 1 cup black eyed beans
  • 2 dried waakye leaves, if available
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

How to make it

  1. Sort and wash the beans.
  2. Boil the beans with waakye leaves until almost tender.
  3. Wash the rice and add it to the beans.
  4. Add salt and enough hot water to sit just above the rice.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender.
  6. Add a little hot water only when necessary.
  7. Stir in the vegetable oil, fluff gently and serve.