Nina Watche Leaves 85g

Waakye leaves are the leaves or stalks of red sorghum that are used to make the West African dish waakye: 

Appearance: Waakye leaves are sun-dried and add a red color to food. 

Flavor: Waakye leaves add flavor to the dish. 

Nutrition: Waakye leaves are rich in nutrients and contain antioxidants. Antioxidants can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals and may lower the risk of chronic diseases. 

Preparation: Waakye leaves should be washed thoroughly before use and stored in a cool, dry place. 

Dish: Waakye is a popular Ghanaian dish made from rice and black-eyed peas or beans, often cooked with millet or sorghum leaves. The leaves give the rice a distinctive brown or burgundy color. Waakye is often enjoyed with toppings like fried plantains. 

Waakye is thought to have originated in northern Ghana and may be the precursor to rice and beans dishes found in the Caribbean and South America