Moi Moi (Steamed Bean Pudding)
Snack · Nigerian · Ready in 55 min · Serves 2
A savory steamed pudding made from ground black-eyed peas blended with spices, eggs, and peppers. A protein-packed side dish or light meal.
Per serving
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbs
- 24 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
Vitamins and minerals, % of a day’s needs
- Iron59%
- Vitamin D0%
- B120%
- Zinc39%
- Magnesium56%
- Omega-39%
- Folate203%
- Calcium9%
- Potassium34%
- Vitamin C50%
- Vitamin A4%
- Riboflavin20%
Worked out from the ingredients. How we work out our numbers
Ingredients
- 250 g Black-eyed peas (dried)
- 60 g Onion
- 50 g Bell pepper
- 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
- 30 ml Vegetable oil
- 3 g Salt and seasoning
- 300 ml Water
Method
- 1
Soak black-eyed peas overnight or for 2 hours. Drain and remove skins by rubbing gently between palms under water.
- 2
Blend the peeled beans with onion, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, oil, salt, and water until smooth and creamy. The batter should be thick but pourable.
- 3
Pour the batter into oiled ramekins or banana leaf-lined cups, filling three-quarters full. Cover with foil or leaves.
- 4
Place molds in a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly before removing from molds.
