Moin Moin
Moin Moin is a savory steamed bean pudding popular in Nigeria. Made from a blend of peeled black-eyed peas, peppers, and onions, it's a protein-rich dish often served as a side or light meal. The pudding is traditionally steamed in leaves, but can also be made in ramekins or other heat-proof molds.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 442 kcal
Allergen information: may contain celery, crustaceans, eggs, and fish. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 250 gblack-eyed pea, soaked overnight and peeled
- 1 pcsred bell pepper, deseeded
- 1 pcsscotch bonnet pepper
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion
- 60 mlvegetable oil
- 120 mlfish stock
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspbouillon powder
optional filling
- 2 pcsboiled egg, sliced(optional)
- 50 gsmoked mackerel, flaked(optional)
- 50 gshrimp, cooked, peeled(optional)
Equipment
ramekins · skewer · steamer pot · blender · large bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Blend the soaked and peeled black-eyed peas with the red bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, and yellow onion until very smooth, adding a little water if needed to help the blender.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the mixture is as smooth as possible for a fine texture, almost like a thick pancake batter.
- 2
Pour the bean mixture into a large bowl.
About 1 min
- 3
Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil and fish stock into the bean mixture, ensuring it is well combined.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Adding the oil and stock slowly helps to emulsify the mixture and prevent separation.
- 4
Season the mixture with salt and bouillon powder, then taste and adjust as needed.
About 2 min
- 5
Prepare your steaming vessels; if using banana leaves, rinse and gently heat them over a flame to make them pliable. Alternatively, lightly grease individual ramekins or heat-proof bowls.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Banana leaves impart a unique flavor; if using, fold them into cone shapes or small pouches.
- 6
Fill each prepared vessel about two-thirds full with the bean mixture.
About 3 min
- 7
If using, carefully add a slice of boiled egg, a few flakes of smoked mackerel, or a couple of shrimp into the center of each portion.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Do not overfill, as the Moin Moin will expand slightly during steaming.
- 8
Arrange the filled vessels in a steamer basket over simmering water, ensuring the water does not touch the base of the vessels.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Make sure your steaming pot has enough water to last the entire cooking time, topping up with hot water if necessary.
- 9
Cover the steamer tightly and steam for 45-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your molds and the intensity of the steam.
- 10
Carefully remove the Moin Moin from the steamer and let it cool slightly before serving.
Cook’s note: Moin Moin can be served warm or at room temperature.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 441.9kcal
- Protein
- 24.3g
- Carbs
- 43.2g
- Fat
- 20.3g
- Fibre
- 7.9g
- Sugar
- 7.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Moin Moin in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat Moin Moin gently in a microwave or by steaming until warmed through.
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