Waakye
Ghana's rice and black-eyed beans cooked together to a deep russet colour, served with a spicy tomato sauce.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.53 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Drain the soaked beans and put them in a large pan with the water, half the onion, the sorghum leaves or tea bags and the bicarbonate of soda. Bring to the boil.
- 2
Simmer for 40 minutes until the beans are nearly tender. The water should be a deep reddish brown.
40 min - 3
Remove the onion and leaves. Add the rinsed rice, stir once, cover and cook on low for 20 minutes until the rice is soft and has soaked up the liquid.
20 min - 4
Meanwhile, blitz the tomatoes, remaining onion, chilli and ginger. Fry in the oil for 15 minutes until thick and the oil rises.
15 min - 5
Fluff the waakye with a fork and serve with the sauce and halved eggs.
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