Rice
Waakye

Waakye

Ghana

75Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
3Steps
About

Rice and beans cooked with dried sorghum leaves that stain it reddish-brown — a Ghanaian breakfast institution piled with sides.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot
Ingredients
Rice2 cups
Black-eyed or cowpeas1 cup
Dried sorghum leaves (or foil substitute)handful
Baking sodapinch
Saltto taste

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