How to Prepare Waakye in 7 Steps

Chili
Brown Rice
Onion

400g

400g

1 Tbs

1 Unit

3 to 4 U.

Dried sorghum leaves

Onion finely diced

Coconut oil

Brown rice

Dried black-eyed beans

Ingredients

Chili, thinly sliced

1 Unit

To taste

Salt

Water

1 Liter

Optional

2 Units

To taste

1 Unit

For garnish

Soft-boiled eggs

Chives, finely sliced

Green chili, finely sliced

Brown Rice

01.

Rinse the beans thoroughly. Soak it with water in a large saucepan, and then bring it to a boil.  Lower the heat and allow it to simmer for a minimum of one hour or until the beans soften.

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Brown Rice

02.

Wash the rice properly, checking to make sure that there are no rocks in the rice before putting it aside.

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Ensure that the beans are tender enough to be squeezed easily using the fingers before removing them from the heat. Drain the water and set it aside.

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Onion

03.

Using a large saucepan, sauté the onion with oil over medium heat. Wait for at least three minutes or until the onion turns golden brown.

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Yellow Leaves

04.

Wash the dried sorghum leaves quickly. Do not soak the leaves for too long because the color will start to run out. Cut them into 3 to 4 inches pieces.

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05.

Add the leaves, beans, rice, salt, and chili into the sautéed onions. Mix all together gently. Add a liter of water or stock into the mixture and cover it for at least 15 minutes.

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Hot dish

06.

Remove the pan from the heat. Allow the rice to absorb the water by leaving it covered for 15 minutes.

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07.

Place it on a plate or bowl. Garnish the dish with eggs, chives, and chili. Waakye is best served with hot sauce.

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Onion
Chili
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