Ghanaian Waakye with Fried Plantains
A traditional Ghanaian rice and beans dish with sweet plantains
Enjoy a taste of Ghana with this flavorful and satisfying Waakye, perfectly accompanied by crispy fried plantains.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Waakye
For the Fried Plantains
For the Garnish
Preparation
Preparing the Waakye
Drain and Rinse Peas
Drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas.
Boil Water with Coloring
In a large pot, boil two cups of water with millet leaves or hibiscus tea.
Cook Peas
Once the water takes on a deep red color, remove the leaves and add the peas, baking soda, and salt.
Preparing the Plantains
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Fry Plantains
Add the sliced plantains carefully into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Ensure the oil is hot before adding plantains to prevent them from soaking too much oil.
Cooking Process
Cooking Waakye
Add the rice to the pot with the peas and simmer for about 30 minutes until both rice and peas are tender.
Frying Plantains
Turn the plantains over to ensure they cook evenly.
Blending Flavors
Allow the Waakye to rest covered for 5 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld.
Plating & Serving
Ghanaian Waakye with Fried Plantains
Ghanaian Waakye with Fried Plantains
Plating & Serving
Serve Waakye mounded neatly on a plate with fried plantains arranged around the edges for an inviting and colorful presentation.