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It's a staple high-protein dish often enjoyed for breakfast or as a side.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":90,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"3 cups Honey beans or Black-eyed peas","name":"Black-eyed peas","quantity":600,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"cup","form":"dried","notes":"soak and peel skins","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 large Red bell peppers (Tatashe)","name":"Red Bell Pepper","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"seeds removed","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 Scotch bonnet peppers (Atarodo)","name":"Scotch bonnet pepper","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"adjust for heat","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 large Onion","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"red or white","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 cup Vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"fats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tbsp Ground crayfish","name":"Crayfish","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"ground","notes":"dried and ground","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 Bouillon cubes","name":"Bouillon Cubes","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"crushed","notes":"maggi or knorr","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tsp Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 1/2 cups Warm water or Stock","name":"Warm Water","quantity":350,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"warm","group":"liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"3 Hard-boiled eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"boiled and sliced","notes":"topping","group":"protein","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Soak the beans in water for about 15-20 minutes. Rub the beans between your palms to loosen the skins. Rinse thoroughly, allowing the skins to float to the top and pour them off until the beans are clean and white.","group":"Preparation","title":"Soak the beans in water","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the peeled beans, red bell peppers, scotch bonnets, and onion into a blender. Add a little water to facilitate blending and process until you have a very smooth, fine paste.","group":"Mixing","title":"Place the peeled beans, red bell peppers, scotch bonnets, and onion","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the bean batter into a large bowl. Stir in the vegetable oil, ground crayfish, crushed bouillon cubes, and salt. Slowly add the warm water or stock while stirring continuously until the batter is light and has a pancake-batter consistency.","group":"Mixing","title":"Pour the bean batter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Prepare your steaming containers (ramekins, foil, or leaves). Pour the batter into the containers, filling them about 3/4 full. Place a slice of hard-boiled egg on top of each.","group":"Assembly","title":"Prepare your steaming containers","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place a steamer rack in a large pot with boiling water. Arrange the containers in the pot. Cover tightly (you can use a damp cloth under the lid to trap steam). Steam on medium heat for 45-60 minutes or until the pudding is set and firm to the touch.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place a steamer rack","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"For the best texture, ensure the beans are blended into a very smooth paste. You can use traditional Ewe Eran leaves for a distinct earthy flavor, or ramekins/foil containers for convenience.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Nigerian"]},"course":["appetizer","side","main"],"cookingMethod":["steam"],"equipment":["blender","large pot","steamer rack","ramekins or foil containers"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["eggs","fish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"portions","note":"Individual puddings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Moi Moi can be steamed, cooled, and then frozen."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in airtight containers. Reheat by steaming for 10 minutes or microwaving briefly.","reheatingNotes":"Steaming is preferred to maintain moisture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmoi_moi_cf483c39c9%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0505013e-85a4-4976-b642-d876da5317b9","imageAlt":"Moi Moi (Steamed Bean Pudding) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["high protein","savory","steamed","beans","west african"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Moi Moi (Steamed Bean Pudding)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:57:41.812Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:57:41.812Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_17142e2daf","slug":"asida-traditional-african-porridge","title":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge)","description":"A thick, smooth, cooked flour pudding popular across North and East Africa, typically served with melted butter and honey or date syrup for a comforting breakfast.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Sudanese","Libyan"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_17142e2daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e46cb0f8-07cd-453d-8e07-df1274fe8fc9","imageAlt":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["porridge","traditional","sweet","dough","filling","soft"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"boli_cb6fb8f7eb","slug":"boli-roasted-plantain","title":"Boli (Roasted Plantain)","description":"A beloved West African street food staple consisting of sweet, ripe plantains grilled until caramelized and smoky. 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