Source: VisionMaker
After a hectic week
of slap-up meals and a lot of other things eaten on the go, nothing can be more
rewarding than spoiling yourself a bit during the weekend with a proper,
mouth-watering, African treat.
of slap-up meals and a lot of other things eaten on the go, nothing can be more
rewarding than spoiling yourself a bit during the weekend with a proper,
mouth-watering, African treat.
One meal that never
fails to deliver is “Waakye.” Waakye,
which originates from the Akan people of the Northern region of Ghana, is made from a boiled mix of rice and
black-eyed peas (brown beans) in water and dried stalks of millet. It has a
unique, rich, earthy look and texture that makes you want to have more than your
fill.
fails to deliver is “Waakye.” Waakye,
which originates from the Akan people of the Northern region of Ghana, is made from a boiled mix of rice and
black-eyed peas (brown beans) in water and dried stalks of millet. It has a
unique, rich, earthy look and texture that makes you want to have more than your
fill.
It is readily available on the streets of most West African countries, typically
served with freshly diced/minced bell pepper, scotch bonnet and sliced onions. It is also served with the option of either fried
fish or “kewelewe” (boiled egg). However, to raise the bar, it can be paired with
skewered ‘Suya’ (shish kebab) or seafood such as lobster, shrimps and
prawn, and can be garnished with steamed spinach or salad.
served with freshly diced/minced bell pepper, scotch bonnet and sliced onions. It is also served with the option of either fried
fish or “kewelewe” (boiled egg). However, to raise the bar, it can be paired with
skewered ‘Suya’ (shish kebab) or seafood such as lobster, shrimps and
prawn, and can be garnished with steamed spinach or salad.
Looking for a drink that fits the bill? Try “Adoyo”- a non-alcoholic,
yellowish drink made from a boiled cocktail of fruits (essentially whole
pineapple) and local roots and herbs, mixed with sugar and served with ice and
a slice of lemon on the side – now, that is a drink of African pride!
yellowish drink made from a boiled cocktail of fruits (essentially whole
pineapple) and local roots and herbs, mixed with sugar and served with ice and
a slice of lemon on the side – now, that is a drink of African pride!
Nutritional Facts
about “Waakye” (Rice, Beans cooked with Millet Stalks)
about “Waakye” (Rice, Beans cooked with Millet Stalks)
The millet stalk and beans in Waakye are enriched with carbohydrates and
proteins that enhance the dietary fibre content.
proteins that enhance the dietary fibre content.
Source: The Whinery
|
Nutrient
|
Value per 100g(3.5 oz)/ %
Daily Dietary Value* |
|
Energy
|
1,527kJ(
36kcal) |
|
Carbohydrates
|
80g
|
|
Sugars
|
0.12g
|
|
Dietary fibers
|
0.66g
|
|
Protein
|
7.13g
|
|
Vitamins
|
|
|
Thiamine (B1)
|
0.0701mg
(6%) |
|
Riboflavin (B2)
|
0.0149mg
(1%) |
|
Niacin (B3)
|
1.62mg
(11%) |
|
Pantothenic acid (B5)
|
1.014mg
(20%) |
|
Vitamin B6
|
0.164mg
(13%) |
|
Trace Metals
|
|
|
Calcium
|
28mg
(3%) |
|
Iron
|
0.80mg (6%)
|
|
Magnesium
|
25mg
(7%) |
|
Manganese
|
1.088mg
(52%) |
|
Potassium
|
115mg
(2%) |
|
Phosphorus
|
115mg (16%)
|
|
Zinc
|
1.09mg
(11%) |
|
Other Constituents
|
|
|
Water
|
11.61g
|
|
Beans average, Canned
Sugar free |
Nutritional
Value per 100g(3.5 oz) |
|
Energy
|
334kJ
(80Kcal) |
|
Carbohydrates
|
10.5g
|
|
Fat
|
0.5g
|
|
Protein
|
9.6g
|
|
Millet
|
% Daily Value
|
|
Total Fat
|
4.2g
(6%) |
|
Sodium
|
(5mg) 0%
|
|
Potassium
|
(195mg) 5%
|
|
Vitamin B6
|
20%
|
|
Magnesium
|
28%
|
* Percent Daily Values are based on
By Afolake Solomon
