Easy Ghanaian Waakye

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1. 1Step 1: Pick stones and grits from the beans.
2. 2Step 2: Wash the beans and add into the pressure cooker.
3. 3Step 3: Wash the waakye leaves and also add into the pressure cooker. Pour in water up to the minimum level on the pot.
4. 4Step 4: Close the valve of the pressure cooker and leave until it reaches full pressure. This should take no more than 15 mins.
5. 5Step 5: Once it reaches full pressure, reduce the heat and leave for additional 10 mins for the beans to cook.
6. 6Step 6: Remove from heat and allow to cool down naturally to depressurize. This should take around 20 mins.
7. 7Step 7: Once the pot is adequately cooled, unlock the lid.
8. 8Step 8: Pour the beans with the cooking liquid and the waakye leaves into another pot. Wash the rice and pour into the pot too.
9. 9Step 9: Add more water if needed so there is enough to cook the rice. Add some salt and cover the pot.
10. 10Step 10: Allow the rice to cook. The time for this depends on the type of rice used. Check pack instructions if you are not sure.
11. 11Step 11: Remove the waakye leaves and serve with your favourite side.