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How to Make Moi Moi: Easy Nigerian Steamed Bean Pudding Recipe
Nutritious steamed bean pudding made with black-eyed peas, perfect as a side or main dish.
Prep 30 minCook 45 minServes 8
Ingredients
- 3 cups black-eyed peas (beans)
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 stock cubes
- Salt to taste
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (optional)
- Cooked fish or corned beef (optional)
Instructions
- 1Soak beans for 30 minutes, then peel off skins
- 2Blend beans with peppers and half the onion until smooth
- 3Pour mixture into a bowl and add oil, stock cubes, and salt
- 4Stir in about 1 cup of water to get a pouring consistency
- 5Dice remaining onion and fold into mixture
- 6Pour into greased moi moi cups or heat-safe containers
- 7Add egg or fish pieces if desired
- 8Steam in a large pot with water for 45 minutes
- 9Check doneness by inserting a knife - it should come out clean
- 10Serve warm as breakfast or side dish
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