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Waakye

Name: Waakye
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Ingredients: 2.0 cup Rice; 1.0 cup Black-eyed peas; 4.0 piece Dried millet leaves (optional); to taste Salt; 6.0 cups Water

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Main Course Rice Simmered Stew Sub-Saharan Africa Ghanaian

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2.0 cup Rice
1.0 cup Black-eyed peas
4.0 piece Dried millet leaves (optional)
to taste Salt
6.0 cups Water

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Step 1: Cook peas until halfway done. Add rice and millet leaves. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Add salt and simmer until rice is cooked and water is absorbed. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 3: Remove millet leaves. Fluff and serve with stew or sauce. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Estimated nutrition

2504kcal

69.4protein

57.8fat

417.4carbs

Nutrition confidence91%

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Vegetarian-leaningHigh protein

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