Making Ghanaian Waakye | cooking for my husband | episode 8 | Kristline| food series

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are nutritious and more affordable.

fried plantains

🥗Healthier: baked plantains

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Baked plantains reduce oil and calories.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

waakye leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: green tea bags

Spinach can mimic the color without the need for special leaves.

Soak black-eyed peas overnight.

Combine soaked black-eyed peas with water and salt in a large pot.

Add waakye leaves to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat and cover, simmering until black-eyed peas are tender.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Sauté onions, pepper, and garlic until fragrant.

Prepare proteins by boiling cow skin, dried turkey, chicken, and fish until cooked through.

Boil eggs in a separate pot until hard-boiled.

Serve waakye topped with proteins, boiled eggs, and spaghetti.

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