recipe.exchange

Waakyne (Ghanaian Rice and Beans)

Waakyne is a popular meal cooked in West Africa. It is commonly eaten for breakfast or lunch, where it can be served with boiled eggs, fried plaintain, meat, fish, and even spaghetti.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dried black-eyed peas
  • 4 dried millet stalk leaves, rinsed
  • 5 cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pick over the beans to remove any debris. Wash well, then drain and transfer to a pressure cooker.
  2. 2
    Add the dried millet stalk leaves along with enough water to fully cover the beans by a couple inches.
  3. 3
    Close the valve of the pressure cooker and leave it until it reaches its full pressure. This should not take more than 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Once it has reached its full pressure, reduce the heat and leave for an additional 15 minutes for the beans to cook.
  5. 5
    Let cool down naturally and depressurize—this should take around 20 minutes. Once the pot is adequately cooled, open the lid.
  6. 6
    Transfer the contents of the pressure cooker to another pot, and stir in the rice. If needed, add enough water to cook the rice. Season to taste with salt.
  7. 7
    Simmer over low heat until the rice is fully cooked.
  8. 8
    Remove the millet stalk leaves, and serve with your favourite side dish.
Cuisine
African