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Ghanaian Waakye – Rice and Beans
Discover how to prepare waakye, a traditional Ghanaian dish made with basmati rice and beans, naturally colored with baking soda. A simple, economical, and tasty recipe for 5 people.
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Critical Success Points
- • Soak the beans overnight
- • Add the baking soda
- • Rinse the rice until water runs clear
- • Cook the rice with the beans until fully absorbed
Safety Warnings
- • Be careful of boiling water splashes.
- • Do not exceed the amount of baking soda to avoid a soapy taste.
- • Use oven mitts when handling the hot pot.
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