How to Cook Waakye | Authentic Ghanaian Waakye Recipe

What Is Waakye?

Waakye is a traditional Ghanaian dish made from rice and beans cooked together with waakye leaves. The leaves give the dish its signature color and earthy flavor.

Waakye is commonly served with shito, fried plantains, spaghetti, boiled eggs, meat, fish, and salad. It is a popular street food in Ghana and is often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or lunch.

Ingredients for Waakye

β€’ Rice
β€’ Beans
β€’ Waakye leaves
β€’ Salt
β€’ Water

Optional toppings:

β€’ Shito
β€’ Fried plantains
β€’ Boiled eggs
β€’ Meat or fish

How to Cook Waakye

  1. Wash the beans and boil until slightly tender.

  2. Add the waakye leaves and continue boiling.

  3. Add the rice and additional water if needed.

  4. Season with salt and allow the rice and beans to cook together.

  5. Remove the waakye leaves before serving.

Serve waakye with shito, plantains, or meat for a complete meal.

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