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.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 1 h 30 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 442 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir api, crustacis, ous i peix. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 250 gblack-eyed pea, soaked overnight and peeled
- 1 ured bell pepper, deseeded
- 1 uscotch bonnet pepper
- 0,5 uyellow onion
- 60 mlvegetable oil
- 120 mlfish stock
- 1 ctsalt
- 0,5 ctbouillon powder
optional filling
- 2 uboiled egg, sliced(opcional)
- 50 gsmoked mackerel, flaked(opcional)
- 50 gshrimp, cooked, peeled(opcional)
Estris
ramekins · skewer · steamer pot · blender · large bowl
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 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.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 1 min
- 3
Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil and fish stock into the bean mixture, ensuring it is well combined.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 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.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 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.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 1 h
Nota de cuina: 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.
Nota de cuina: Moin Moin can be served warm or at room temperature.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 441,9kcal
- Proteïnes
- 24,3g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 43,2g
- Greixos
- 20,3g
- Fibra
- 7,9g
- Sucre
- 7,7g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover Moin Moin in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat Moin Moin gently in a microwave or by steaming until warmed through.