Waakye

Name: Waakye
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked; 8 dried sorghum leaves, rinsed; 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed; 6 cups water; 1 tsp salt

A classic Ghanaian rice and bean dish simmered with dried sorghum stalk leaves, imparting a signature reddish-brown hue and earthy flavor.

60 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked
8 dried sorghum leaves, rinsed
2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
6 cups water
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a large pot, bring 6 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2

Add 8 rinsed dried sorghum leaves and 1 cup soaked dried black-eyed peas to the pot.
3

Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the peas are partially cooked and the water turns deep red.
4

Remove and discard dried sorghum leaves.
5

Stir in 2 cups rinsed long-grain white rice and 1 tsp salt.
6

Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.

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Questions

What is Waakye?

A classic Ghanaian rice and bean dish simmered with dried sorghum stalk leaves, imparting a signature reddish-brown hue and earthy flavor. This reference files it under West African dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 60 minutes start to finish.

How long does Waakye take?

As written, 60 minutes: 15 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (25 minutes): "Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the peas are partially cooked and the water turns deep red."

What should Waakye look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until the rice is tender.

How many calories are in Waakye?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 12 g protein, 72 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 350 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Waakye keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Waakye within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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