Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding)
Savory steamed pudding from blended black-eyed peas, peppers, and onions. a Nigerian breakfast staple high in plant protein and full of flavor.
- Total time:
- 1 hr 30 min
- Servings:
- 6
- Per serving:
- 290 kcal
- Cost per serving:
- $1.20
- Difficulty:
- medium
Step-by-step
Soak black-eyed peas in cold water 4 hours. Rub between hands to loosen skins. Rinse until skins float off and water runs clear.
Blend peeled beans with pepper, scotch bonnet, onion, and warm water until completely smooth.
Whisk in oil, crayfish, crumbled stock cube, and salt. Batter should be thick like pancake batter.
Pour into greased ramekins, filling halfway. Press half an egg into each.
Set ramekins in a steamer over simmering water. Cover. Steam 50–60 minutes until set and a knife comes out clean.
55 min timer
Cool 10 minutes before unmolding. Serve warm.
Cook's tip
Skinning the beans is non-negotiable. leaves behind smooth, light pudding. Skip and you get a grainy mess.
Storage
Refrigerate 4 days. Steam to reheat.
Freezer: Freeze portioned 1 month. Steam from frozen 20 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 290
- Protein
- 13g
- Carbs
- 24g
- Fat
- 16g
- Fiber
- 6g
- Sugar
- 4g
- Sat Fat
- 3g
- Sodium
- 520mg
Estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. See our nutrition disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a shortcut to peeling beans?
Yes. buy pre-peeled beans (honey beans, brown beans) at African grocery stores or use canned black-eyed peas drained and rinsed.
Can I make this vegan?
Yes, omit eggs. Add a tablespoon of nutritional yeast for umami.
Reviews
Aisha K.
2 weeks ago
Loved it but added an extra scotch bonnet — we like it spicy. Recipe scales well, made a double batch.
✓ Would make again
Tola O.
3 days ago
Made this for Sunday lunch — the smoky bottom turned out perfect. Family demolished the pot in twenty minutes.
✓ Would make again
Marcus B.
1 week ago
First time cooking this and the timing notes saved me. Did not lift the lid once. The crust at the bottom was the best part.
✓ Would make again
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