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Waakye with Fish

Waakye with fried fish.

Prep15 min
Cook45 min
Total1 h
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving655 kcal
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GhanaMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Black-eyed beans300 g
  • Rice500 g
  • Dried sorghum leaves (waakye leaves)6
  • Baking soda (optional)1/4 tsp
  • Water2 L
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Tomato stew600 ml
  • Fried fish6 pieces

Method

  1. BeansBoil beans with waakye leaves and a pinch of soda 40 minutes until the water turns red-brown.
  2. RiceAdd rice; cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender; remove leaves.
  3. ServeServe with stew and fried fish.

Nutrition per serving

Calories655 kcal
Protein53.2 g
Carbohydrates98.8 g
Fat4.1 g
Fibre9.3 g
Sugar3.5 g
Sodium788 mg
Saturated fat0.8 g
Serving sizeabout 610 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Fish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Waakye with Fish take to make?

About 1 h in total: 15 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Waakye with Fish?

About 655 kcal per serving, with 53 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 610 g each.

Which allergens does Waakye with Fish contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Fish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Waakye with Fish from?

Waakye with Fish is a main course from Ghana. Waakye with fried fish.

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