Moin Moin
Moin Moin is a delicious and popular Nigerian dish made from peeled black-eyed peas, onions, peppers, and spices. It is typically steamed or baked to create a savory pudding-like texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups black-eyed peas
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2-3 scotch bonnet peppers chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground crayfish (optional)
- 1 teaspoon bouillon powder or cube
- Salt to taste
- Banana leaves or foil for wrapping
Instructions
- Soak the black-eyed peas in water overnight or for at least 4 hours to soften.
- Drain the soaked peas and blend them to a smooth paste, adding a little water if needed.
- Transfer the paste to a bowl and mix in the chopped onions, bell pepper, scotch bonnet peppers, vegetable oil, crayfish, bouillon powder, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prepare your steaming pot by adding water and bringing it to a simmer.
- Line your molds or containers with banana leaves or foil and fill them with the Moin Moin mixture.
- Place the filled molds in the steaming pot and steam for about 45-60 minutes or until cooked through.
- Once cooked, allow the Moin Moin to cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 23g (8%)Protein: 8g (16%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 2mg (1%)Sodium: 137mg (6%)Potassium: 363mg (10%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 993IU (20%)Vitamin C: 48mg (58%)Calcium: 31mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
