Do you know that moimoi is referred to as Nigerian bean pudding or bean cake? Moi Moi is a staple dish in Nigeria and is often eaten as a snack or breakfast food. It’s made from a mixture of ground beans, spices, water, wrapped in leaves, and steamed.
In addition, moimoi is made with ground beans and spices, moimoi can also be made with vegetables like carrots and peas, and proteins like meat or fish added as well. Moimoi is a versatile dish rich in protein, fiber, and other nutrients.
Not everyone know how to make moimoi but yes there are different ways you can make moimoi and three ways will be shown to you.
Ingredients To Make Moi Moi
- Black eyes peas, washed and soaked
- Water
- Salt
- Garlic(optional)
- Red pepper/ tata chi
- Paprika(optional)
- crayfish
- Onion
- Seasoning cubes
- Vegetable oil
- Proteins (boiled egg, fish, meat, etc.)
- Leaves (banana leaves or aluminum foil)
How To Make Using Moi Moi Leaf:
- Start by blending the beans, chili red peppers, onion, garlic, and water in a blender. Make sure to blend until smooth, and if you making for a large quantity make sure to blend in batches.
- After blending, add the other seasonings, salt, paprika, seasoning cubes, and vegetable oil. Blend until completely pureed
- Place the moimoi leaf stock at the bottom of a pot and top it with a moimoi leaf, followed by one cup of water. This helps create a base and steam for the moimoi wraps.
- Place two moimoi leaves and place them over each other.
- Wrap gently from one end of the bottom to the next. After wrapping bend the bottom upwards, this prevents the batter from spilling out. The aim is to form a corn with the leaves with a hole.
- Scoop out some of the batter and pour right into the leaves. Be careful not to overfill the leaves to avoid future damage during the cooking process.
- Add any proteins of your choice.
- Then, seal the top by simply grabbing the center and the two sides, then flip it backward.
- Place the wrapped moimoi in the pot and continue with the rest of the batter.
- Cover the pot and leave to cook for 25 to 30 minutes on medium heat or until the moimoi is set.
How To Make Moi Moi Using Ramekin Dishes:
- Place a pot on medium heat and place the ramekin dishes in the pot.
- Add about one cup of water, this helps in generating steam.
- Add the moimoi batter to each of the ramekin dishes, and top with your favorite protein.
- Seal each ramekin dish tightly with foil paper, then cover the pot and cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until your moimoi is set.
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How To Make Using Nylon
- Place a pot and add water over medium heat.
- Use a double nylon bag just to make sure they don’t burst open during the cooking process.
- Add the batter to the nylon with your favorite protein and tie tightly.
- Put the moi moi into the pot and cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until the moi moi is set.
Conclusion
Moimoi is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be adapted to suit any taste. Whether served as a snack or a main course, it is sure to delight the senses and leave a lasting impression.
If you need your home made moimoi to to come out neat and delicious, follow the steps given in the articles on how to make moimoi. What is your favorite way of making moimoi? Let me know in the comment section below.
