Cookbook:Waakye (Ghanian Rice and Beans)

Waakye is a Ghanaian dish of rice and beans. It is a common staple food, often accompanied with garri foto, salad, and tilapia.

Ingredients

 * Water
 * 3–4 leaves of Guinea corn leaves, washed
 * 1 milk tin (14 fl oz) beans, washed
 * 2 milk tins (28 fl oz) brown or white rice, washed
 * Salt to taste

Procedure

 * 1) Half-fill a saucepan with water, and place over the fire. Add the Guinea corn leaves.
 * 2) Bring to a boil, and add the beans.
 * 3) Simmer for 40-45 minutes until the beans split in two when touched.
 * 4) Add the rice and salt, and simmer until the beans and rice are very soft. Add additional water as necessary during the cooking.
 * 5) Remove from the heat. Serve with shito and fried tomato stew, accompanied by wele, tilapia, boiled eggs, and salad.