Moi Moi (Steamed Bean Pudding)

Ingredients

Serves 6

• 2 cups black-eyed peas or honey beans
• 1 red bell pepper (tatashe)
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers
• 1 medium onion
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground crayfish
• 2 boiled eggs (sliced)
• 1 tin sardines or smoked fish (optional)
• Banana leaves or foil for wrapping

Method

1. 1

   Soak beans in water for 15-20 minutes, then rub between your palms to remove the skins. Rinse repeatedly until the skins are washed away.

2. 2

   Blend the peeled beans with red bell pepper, scotch bonnet, onion and a little water until smooth and fluffy.

3. 3

   Pour the blended batter into a bowl and whisk in vegetable oil, bouillon powder, salt and crayfish.

Chef tips

• • The fluffier the batter, the lighter the Moi Moi — blend with minimal water and whisk well.
• • Banana leaves add a subtle earthy aroma that foil can't replicate.
• • Don't let the steaming water touch the wraps; keep the pot covered tightly.

4. 4

   Fold in sliced boiled eggs and flaked fish if using.

5. 5

   Spoon the mixture into banana leaf wraps, foil pouches or ramekins.

6. 6

   Steam over simmering water for 45-60 minutes until set and a skewer inserted comes out clean.

7. 7

   Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Moi Moi (Steamed Bean Pudding): Frequently Asked Questions

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