Waakye

Waakye is a beloved Ghanaian dish made from rice and black-eyed beans (or cowpeas), cooked together with dried millet leaves for a unique earthy flavor and rich, reddish-brown color. It’s a street food staple often served with a variety of sides like spaghetti, boiled eggs, gari (cassava flakes), fried plantains, shito (hot pepper sauce), and meat or fish.

Best Paired With: Shito sauce, fried plantain, boiled egg, salad, beef stew, or fried fish.