Nigerian Moi Moi (Steamed Bean Pudding)
Tender Nigerian steamed bean pudding blended with black-eyed peas, peppers, and onion.
Equipment
- Blender
- Mixing bowl
- Steamer pot
- Six ramekins or heatproof cups
Ingredients
Bean Batter
- 2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked and peeled
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 whole red chili, seeded
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup water plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- 1 tsp ground curry powder
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
Sauce
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
Instructions
Blend:
- Soak the black-eyed peas in plenty of water for at least 8 hours. Rub them between your hands to remove the skins, then rinse well.
- Blend the peeled beans, bell pepper, chili, onion, water, oil, curry powder, salt, and white pepper until very smooth. Add a splash more water if needed for a thick, pourable batter.
Steam:
- Grease six heatproof ramekins and divide the batter between them, leaving about 1 cm of space at the top. Cover each tightly with foil.
- Set the ramekins in a steamer over simmering water. Cover and steam for 45 to 50 minutes, until the centers are firm and a skewer comes out clean.
Sauce and Serve:
- For the sauce, warm the oil in a skillet. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, add the tomatoes, and simmer for 10 minutes until thick.
- Rest the moi moi for 5 minutes, unmold, and serve with the warm tomato-pepper sauce.
Notes
- Do not let the steamer run dry.
- The batter should be smooth enough to pour but not watery.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 620mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g