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Moi Moi Recipe (+VIDEO)

Cook the best Moi Moi at home with this traditional African recipe. Use affordable ingredients for a genuine Nigerian experience.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African, Nigerian
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Servings: 18
Calories: 2288kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the mixture.

  • First, soak the beans in lukewarm water for at least 30 minutes.
  • Rinse and dice the red bell pepper, onion, and scotch bonnet.
  • Blend them in small quantities with water until you blend all the ingredients.
  • Use the high-speed setting until you achieve a smooth consistency.
  • Pour contents into a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a pan and pour it into the blended beans.
  • Add the liquid fish stock. Season it with curry, thyme, salt, and two stock cubes.

Cook the mackerel.

  • Slice and rinse the fresh mackerel.
  • Add to a pot with water and season it with salt, stock cubes, and thyme.
  • Cover and leave to cook for 10 minutes.
  • Drain the liquid stock and set aside. Break the mackerel into chunks.
  • Steam the Moi Moi.
    Grease your foil bowls or containers with butter or oil.
  • Add the mixture into the container halfway to prevent it from overflowing.
  • Add the boiled mackerel and sliced hard-boiled eggs and cover the containers with a lid.
  • Boil a bit of water and use stainless cutleries or an iron stand in the middle.
  • Secure the containers and stack the containers into the pot.
  • Cover the pot with aluminum foil and steam cook on medium heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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Notes

  • Add and substitute the ingredients as you see fit, especially the toppings and seasoning.
  • You can cook the Moi Moi in a pot to steam, or in the oven or microwave. 

Nutrition

Calories: 2288kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 152g | Fat: 155g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 39g | Monounsaturated Fat: 81g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 958mg | Sodium: 4549mg | Potassium: 4194mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 5602IU | Vitamin C: 323mg | Calcium: 423mg | Iron: 20mg