Gt Waakye (Rice and Beans) Leaves Powder 200g

Description

GT Waakye Leaves Powder is the essential ingredient that gives Ghana’s beloved waakye its distinctive deep red-brown colour and subtly earthy, mineral character. Waakye — a slow-cooked dish of rice and black-eyed beans or cowpeas — is one of Ghana’s most iconic street foods and comfort dishes. The dried powder from the sorghum plant is what makes it authentically, unmistakably Ghanaian. Without it, the colour is missing and so is the soul of the dish.

Serving the Ghanaian diaspora and Pan-African food lovers across the UK, Surulere Foods stocks GT Waakye Leaves Powder so you can cook the real thing at home. Buy waakye leaves online in the UK with fast, nationwide delivery from our African grocery store.

How to use

• Add the powder to the pot when cooking the beans, before adding rice.
• The water will turn a deep reddish-brown — this is the characteristic colour of authentic waakye.
• Serve with waakye stew, gari, spaghetti, fried fish, shito, and boiled eggs in the traditional Ghanaian style.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Frequently asked

How much powder per pot?

Start with 1–2 tablespoons per cup of dried beans and adjust based on the depth of colour you prefer.

Does it affect the taste?

Yes — beyond colour, waakye leaves powder adds a subtle mineral, slightly smoky earthiness that is integral to authentic waakye flavour.