Moi-Moi is a Nigerian steamed bean pudding. It is a protein rich food that is a staple in Nigeria. There are several methods in which moi-moi can be prepared. Some adaptation use leaves, foil, polythene, plastic etc. depending on the individual/tribe making it and how sumptuous you want it. Vegetable moi-moi is a twist to the conventional/traditional ways of preparing moi-moi
I guess most of you are already acquainted with Vegetable Moi-Moi which is a twist, a different consistency than the traditional varieties. I shared the tutorial for this recipe on my Youtube Channel and the feedback are amazing, I felt delighted and fulfilled, some people added different twist to theirs and it was awesome.
See the video if you missed it;
Vegebtable Moi-Moi (Bean Pudding) Recipe
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Ingredients
2 cups of Beans
3 red scotch bonnets
3 red bell pepper
1 large onion bulb
1 cup of shredded cabbage
1 cup of finely chopped spring onions
1 cup of green bell pepper cut in strips
1 smoked mackerel fish
6 eggs
2 Tbsp of grounded crayfish (optional)
½ Tbsp of Nutmeg
½ Tbsp of garlic powder
½ Tbsp of thyme
½ cup of vegetable oil
2 seasoning cubes
Salt to taste
Instructions
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Peel, wash and grind two(2) cups of beans with 3 red scotch bonnets, 3 red bell pepper and 1 onion bulb.
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Boil the egg, peel, slice and set aside in a clean bowl.
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Use a wooden spatula to mix the grounded beans thoroughly.
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Add some warm water into the mixture, if it is too thick.
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Add ½ table spoon of garlic powder, ½ table spoon of nutmeg powder, 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder, ½ tablespoon of thyme, 2 tablespoon of grounded crayfish, add some vegetable oil and give it a thorough stir using a wooden spatula so that all the ingredients are well incorporated.
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Using an appropriate measurement, add the mixture into whichever container you are using (plastic, polythene bag, foil paper, moi-moi leaves e.t.c).
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Add a desire amount of sliced eggs, smoked mackerel fish, shredded cabbage, spring onions and green bell pepper in the container.
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Repeat the process till the mixture is exhausted.
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Gently arrange the plastics into an empty pot.
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Add some water, make sure the water is not above the plastic, this will prevent additional water from entering into the mixture.
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Allow to cook for some minutes, check the water level intermittently, add more water when necessary.
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When a desired result is achieved, turn off heat immediately.
Moi- Moi can be served ordinarily, with some Garri Ijebu or any sumptuous meal of your choice.