Moi-moi is a West African delicacy that is both nutritious and delicious. It is traditionally made from black-eyed peas, mashed and mixed with spices, vegetables, and other ingredients like onions, peppers, and palm oil. The mixture is then steamed in banana leaves or aluminum foil until tender and fluffy.
To make this delicious dish Moi-Moi, you will need the following ingredients:
• 2 cups black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
• ½ onion, chopped
• Two cloves of garlic, chopped
• Two tablespoons of palm oil
• one bell pepper, chopped
• A pinch of salt
• two tablespoons of crayfish
• two tablespoons of ground pepper
• ½ cup of chopped spinach
• two tablespoons of dried thyme
• one teaspoon of crumbled bouillon cube
• two tablespoons of tomato paste.
To begin, rinse the black-eyed peas and drain them. Next, heat the palm oil over medium heat in a large pot and add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until the onion begins to soften, about three to four minutes. Next, add the pepper and cook for another two minutes.
Next, add the black-eyed peas, salt, crayfish, ground pepper, spinach, thyme, bouillon cube, and tomato paste. Stir everything together, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot. Simmer for about 30 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the black-eyed peas are tender.
Once the peas are cooked, transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the mixture until it is a thick paste.
Fill banana leaves or aluminum foil with the mashed mixture and fold the edges to form a pouch. Steam the bags on low heat for about 15 minutes or until the porridge is cooked.
Moi-Moi can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as a side dish with a stew, fried egg, and hot sauce or as a main course with fish. It can also be a breakfast dish with fresh fruits and honey. But no matter how you serve it, Moi-Moi is a delicious and nutritious West African delicacy.
Bon appetit!