Microwave Moi Moi in a Mug

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Microwave Moi Moi in a Mug

Moi Moi recipes never get easier, effective, and convenient than this!

Prep Time5

Cook Time7

Total Time12

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Nigerian

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Servings:

Calories: 390kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup oloyin (honey) beans (unpeeled)
1 sweet pepper
2 red bell peppers
1 scotch bonnet
1 onion (medium-sized)
1 cup fish liquid stock
½ tbsp all-purpose seasoning
1 tsp salt
3 chicken stock cubes
1 tbsp curry (optional)
1 tbsp mixed herbs
1 egg (optional)
hard-boiled eggs (optional)
¼ cup sunflower oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 mackerel (boiled or smoked or fried)

Instructions

Prepare the beans mixture.

Soak the beans in water for a few hours or overnight.
Peel the beans if preferred. But you can have it unpeeled as the skin is edible.
Add the beans, red bell pepper, sweet pepper, onion, scotch bonnet, water, and mackerel stock in the blender.
Blend on high speed until smooth.
Add a raw egg and season with your preferred spices - stock cubes, smoked paprika, mixed herbs, curry powder, and salt.
Mix again to infuse the flavors together.
Pour heated oil into the mixture and blend it again.

Cook the mackerel.

Place the sliced mackerel in a pot, season with salt and stock cube, and cook for about 7 minutes.
Debone the mackerel and break it into chunks.
Set it aside.

Cook the Moi Moi.

Pour the blended mixture halfway into the mug.
Put them in the microwave and cover them with a lid.
Put them in the microwave and cover them with a lid.
Cook for 7 minutes.
Check for doneness by inserting a cake tester or a toothpick in the middle. If it comes out clean, it is ready to serve!

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Notes

Use other herbs, spices, and fillings of your choice.
If you don’t have a microwave, cook the moi moi on the stove, in an oven, or air fryer.
Remember to use a heat-resistant mug.
Check for doneness by inserting a cake tester or a toothpick in the middle. If it comes out clean, then it is ready to serve!

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