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Waakye (Ghana - rice & beans)

A recipe from Kenya.

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Waakye (Ghana - rice & beans)

Nutrition (per serving)

600Calories
20 gProtein
8 gSugar
1000 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • mixed 500g Rice & black-eyed peas
  • for color Sorghum leaves or baking soda
  • sides Spaghetti, gari, shito sauce
  • toppings Plantain, egg, stew

Method

  1. Cook beans first.
  2. Add rice and sorghum leaves for reddish color.
  3. Serve with full street toppings: spaghetti, gari, shito, stew.
  4. Ghanaian breakfast/lunch staple.

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