Waakye

Serves

6

Ingredients

• 300g black eyed beans, soaked overnight
• 400g long grain rice, rinsed
• Waakye leaves or a pinch of bicarbonate of soda
• Efamy Beans Chilli Sauce, to serve
• Salt to taste

Method

1. 1

   Boil the drained beans with the waakye leaves in plenty of water for about 40 minutes, until tender but holding shape.

2. 2

   Remove the leaves. The water should be a deep red.

3. 3

   Add the rice to the pan with the beans and their liquid, topping up so the water sits about 2cm above.

4. 4

   Season, bring back to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 20 to 25 minutes until the liquid is gone.

5. 5

   Rest for 5 minutes, fork through, and serve with the chilli sauce.