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Waakye

Waakye is a traditional Ghanaian recipe for a classic dish of beans cooked with rice until it reaches a porridge-like consistency that can be served as an accompaniment, a snack or a breakfast dish. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ghanaian version of: Waakye.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

100 minutes

Total Time:

120 minutes

Serves:

4–6

Rating:

Tags : Bean RecipesGhana Recipes

Waakye is a very popular Ghanaian food. It is often eaten as breakfast or launch, and sold by vendors on the streets of big and small cities alike in Ghana. The most basic form is made by boiling rice and beans together though variants include the addition of tomatoes, chillies, spices fish, prawns and assorted meats. In effect it's the basic staple from which a more complex meal can be created.

Ingredients:

200g beans (any of kidney beans, red beans, or black eye peas)
200g long-grain rice
2l water
salt, to taste

Method:

Soak the beans in plenty of water over night. The following day drain the beans and wash them thoroughly then place in a large pot with plenty of water. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for about 60 minutes. Meanwhile wash the rice and add to the beans in the pot, along with more water. Allow the mixture to boil for about 40 minutes (or until the beans are tender).

Allow the water to evaporate so that you have a thick consistency. Season with salt and your waakye is ready to eat. For a main course serve with a stew of vegetables and fish.

You may add any flavourings you desire to the Waakye.