Ghanaian Waakye with Fried Plantains
Enjoy a taste of Ghana with this flavorful and satisfying Waakye, perfectly accompanied by crispy fried plantains.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Waakye
- 1
Drain and Rinse Peas
Drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas.
- 2
Boil Water with Coloring
In a large pot, boil two cups of water with millet leaves or hibiscus tea.
- 3
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
- 1
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- 2
Fry Plantains
Add the sliced plantains carefully into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Tip: Ensure the oil is hot before adding plantains to prevent them from soaking too much oil.
How to Make Ghanaian Waakye with Fried Plantains
Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Cooking Waakye
Add the rice to the pot with the peas and simmer for about 30 minutes until both rice and peas are tender.
- 2
Frying Plantains
Turn the plantains over to ensure they cook evenly.
- 3
Blending Flavors
Allow the Waakye to rest covered for 5 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld.
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