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Moin Moin

Name: Moin Moin
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: nigerian
Ingredients: 250 g black-eyed pea soaked overnight and peeled; 1 pcs red bell pepper deseeded; 1 pcs scotch bonnet pepper; 0.5 pcs yellow onion; 60 ml vegetable oil; 120 ml fish stock; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp bouillon powder; 2 pcs boiled egg sliced (optional); 50 g smoked mackerel flaked (optional); 50 g shrimp cooked, peeled (optional)

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

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

71%Score

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

Storage

Store leftover Moin Moin in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat Moin Moin gently in a microwave or by steaming until warmed through.