AUTHENTIC GHANA WAAKYE & WAAKYE STEW RECIPE

waakye leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: green tea leaves

Spinach provides a similar color and nutritional profile.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned tuna is more affordable.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork can be more budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: scrambled tofu

Avocado adds creaminess, and scrambled tofu is a cost-effective alternative.

Blend two pepper mixes with water and oil, set aside.

Steam cow meat with pepper mix and seasoning for 35 to 40 minutes.

In a saucepan, add oil and blended onions, fry until translucent.

Add tomato paste to the onions and fry until well cooked.

Blend tomatoes and bell peppers, cook separately to reduce water content, then add to the stew.

Allow the stew to fry for 25 to 30 minutes on low heat.

Add stock mixture and season the stew with seasoning of choice, including shrimp powder.

Add steamed meat to the stew and mix well on low heat.

Add boiled eggs to the stew before serving.

In a saucepan, add washed bambara beans and water, cook for 30 to 35 minutes with sorum leaves and baking soda.

Add salt and oil to the beans, then mix in rice and adjust water content based on preference.

Cover with a paper towel and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until rice is done.

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