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Waakyne (Ghanaian Rice and Beans)
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Waakyne (Ghanaian Rice and Beans)

4 ingredients 8 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

206
Calories
4g
Protein
0g
Fat
45g
Carbs

Counts 2 of 4 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Black-Eyed Pea not in our table 0
Millet not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Pick over the beans to remove any debris. Wash well, then drain and transfer to a pressure cooker .

2

Add the dried millet stalk leaves along with enough water to fully cover the beans by a couple inches.

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

Once it has reached its full pressure, reduce the heat and leave for an additional 15 minutes for the beans to cook.

5

Let cool down naturally and depressurize—this should take around 20 minutes. Once the pot is adequately cooled, open the lid.

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

Simmer over low heat until the rice is fully cooked.

8

Remove the millet stalk leaves, and serve with your favourite side dish.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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