Ghana Waakye | Recipe Ghana Style Rice & Beans

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are lower in calories and easier to prepare.

waakye leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: green tea leaves

Spinach provides similar color and nutrients.

meat (beef or chicken)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein alternative.

shito sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Homemade sauce can be tailored to taste and budget.

Wash black-eyed peas and add to a pot with 10 cups of water.

Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Gradually add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to prevent boiling over, cook uncovered for another 15 minutes until beans are tender.

Add 3.5 cups of washed Yasmine rice to the beans.

Add 3 bay leaves, chopped onion, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 tablespoon of salt to taste.

Mix well and add 0.25 cup of butter or oil.

Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until almost all water is dissolved.

Use a fork to mix the rice and create wells for faster cooking.

Cover with parchment paper and cook on low medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes until rice is cooked.

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