A Nigerian Staple Food – Moi Moi
It is a protein-rich food that is a staple in Nigeria. Some adaptations also put apples in Moi Moi. It originated from either Eastern Nigeria or South-West Nigeria. A food enjoyed by everybody. Learn how to prepare a delicious one Steamed Moi Moi with Eko Eda ( coarse Ogi/pap).
Ingredients:
- Black-eyed beans 1.5 cups
- 3 Teaspoons Palm oil
- 3 Teaspoons butter (melted)
- Onions (ð)( thinly sliced)
- Eggs(4)( Boil 2 eggs, peeled and halved)
- 10 large raw shrimps( cleaned and chopped)
- Red bell pepper(l)( Tatashe)
- Scotch bonnet pepper( 1) (Ata rodo)
- Ground crayfish(l tablespoon)
- Boullion cube( 1)( Maggi)
- Salt to (taste)
- 1 large loaf pan.
Direction:
Prepare the beans: Pre-soak beans in warm water (preferably overnight), peel the beans, rinse and remove beans skin. Put the peeled beans in a blender, blend until you have a very smooth batter.
Pour the batter into a large bowl Crack the leftover eggs into the batter. Set aside, Boil 1 tablespoon water, dissolve salt, crayfish and boullion cube in the hot water, set aside to cool. Once cooled, add to batter. Bleach the palm oil on high heat for 3 minutes (set aside to cool), add in the melted butter then add to bean batter with a spatula, combine the batter thoroughly, taste and adjust for salt.
Place a large pan on medium heat, add in 2 teaspoons of canola oil, add in the onion, stir until the onions become translucent ( about 4 mins) add in the chopped shrimp and some salt, stir until the shrimp is cooked (3 mins )set aside to cool.
Add 4 cups water to a large pot, set on medium heat, pour half of the batter in a loaf pan, add in the sliced boiled eggs, layer in the shrimp and onion, pour in the leftover batter. Cover the loaf pan tightly with some aluminium foil. Place the batter filled loaf pan in the pot of water (it shouldn’t be covered in water). Place a tight lid over the pot, steam for 1 hr: 30mins (you might have to add in more water at halfway point) Test if your Moi Moi is ready by inserting a toothpick in the middle, it should come out clean when ready. Remove from heat and set aside to enjoy your Moi Moi with ogi(pap), jollof rice or on its own.
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