Authentic Ghana Waakye /Rice and Beans Recipe

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.

Rinse the rice and black-eyed peas under cold water.

Soak the black-eyed peas in water for a few hours or overnight.

In a large pot, add the soaked black-eyed peas and cover with water.

Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.

Add the rinsed rice and waakye leaves to the pot with the peas.

Stir gently and add more water if necessary to cover the rice.

Season with salt and cook on low heat until the rice is fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onions until translucent.

Add chopped tomatoes and pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Prepare fried plantains by slicing and frying in hot oil until golden brown.

Serve the waakye with the sautéed sauce, fried plantains, and choice of meat or egg.

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