Moin Moin

Name: Moin Moin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 cups peeled black-eyed peas, soaked; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 vegetable bouillon cube, crumbled; 1.5 cups warm water; 1/2 tsp salt

A savory steamed bean pudding made from blended black-eyed peas, aromatic peppers, and seasonings. It yields a smooth, velvety texture that works as a side or main dish.

65 minMediumServes 6210 cal/serving

West AfricanSideStovetop and BlenderVegetarianVeganHigh FiberHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarLow-SodiumAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 cups peeled black-eyed peas, soaked
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 vegetable bouillon cube, crumbled
1.5 cups warm water
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Place 2 cups soaked peeled black-eyed peas, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 stemmed scotch bonnet pepper, 1 chopped yellow onion, and 1.5 cups warm water into a blender.
2

Blend on high speed until completely smooth with no visible grit remaining.
3

Pour batter into a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 crumbled vegetable bouillon cube, and 1/2 tsp salt until fully incorporated.
4

Divide batter evenly among greased heat-safe ramekins and cover tightly with foil.
5

Place ramekins in a large pot with 1 inch of boiling water, cover, and steam on low heat for 45 minutes until set.

Questions

How long does Moin Moin keep?

Refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

Can I halve or double Moin Moin?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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