Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding)

Name: Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight; 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped; 1/2 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded; 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped; 6 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cups warm water; 2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tsp ground crayfish or dried shrimp powder (optional, omit for vegan)

A savory Nigerian steamed pudding made from blended black-eyed peas with peppers and onion, poured into cups and gently steamed until set. Plan ahead: soak the peas overnight for easy peeling.

75 minMediumServes 6255 cal/serving

West AfricanSideStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
1/2 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
6 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups warm water
2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp ground crayfish or dried shrimp powder (optional, omit for vegan)

Instructions

1

Drain 2 cups soaked overnight dried black-eyed peas and rub between your palms under running water to loosen and remove their skins. Discard skins and drain well.
2

Blend the peeled peas with 1 roughly chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 seeded scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, 1 roughly chopped yellow onion, and half of the 2 cups warm water until completely smooth.
3

Transfer the blended batter to a large bowl. Stir in 6 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 2 tsp ground crayfish or dried shrimp powder (optional, omit for vegan) if using. Add remaining warm water and stir until the batter is smooth and pourable, like a thick pancake batter.
4

Grease individual ramekins, heat-safe cups, or small bowls with a little oil. Pour batter into each vessel, filling about three-quarters full.
5

Place a steamer rack in a large pot with about 2 inches of water. Arrange the filled cups on the rack. Bring water to a boil, cover tightly, reduce to medium, and steam for 40-45 minutes until the moin moin is set and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
6

Remove from steamer and let cool for 5 minutes before unmolding. Serve warm as a side dish.

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Questions

How long does Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding) take?

As written, 75 minutes: 30 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, overnight, or about 8 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Do I need any special equipment for Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding)?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a steamer basket (step 5) and skewers (step 5). If you do not have one, a metal colander set over the pot, lid on, works as a steamer.

What can I use instead of Scotch bonnet in Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding)?

The entry for Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding) calls for 1/2 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded. In its place: Habanero has the same heat and a similar fruitiness. For much less heat, use a jalapeno and a strip of orange bell pepper.

Can I make Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding) less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding) comes from 1/2 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the hot pepper, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

How many calories are in Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding)?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 255 calories, with 12 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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