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

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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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Moin Moin?

As written, 65 minutes: 20 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 45 minutes.

What can I use instead of Scotch bonnet in Moin Moin?

The entry for Moin Moin calls for 1 scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed. 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.

Is Moin Moin spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Moin Moin comes from 1 scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Moin Moin gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Moin Moin is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the bouillon cube.

How much protein is in Moin Moin?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 9 g of protein in about 210 calories, alongside 26 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein side collection.

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