Moi Moi (Nigerian Steamed Bean Pudding)
Soft, savoury steamed black eyed bean puddings flavoured with sweet peppers and scotch bonnet.
- Time1 hr 30 plus soaking
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.53 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Drain the soaked beans. Rub them between your hands in a bowl of cold water so the skins come off and float, and pour the skins away. Repeat 2 or 3 times until most are gone. This gives a smooth, pale pudding.
- 2
Blend the beans with the peppers, onion, scotch bonnet and most of the warm water until completely smooth. Add only enough water to keep the blender moving.
- 3
Stir in the oil, crumbled stock cube and salt. The batter should be thick and pourable, like a loose cake batter.
- 4
Divide the batter between 6 heatproof ramekins or small foil dishes, filling each about three quarters full. Cover each tightly with foil.
- 5
Stand them on a rack in a large pot with 3 cm of boiling water, cover with a lid and steam over a medium heat for 45 minutes, topping up the water if needed.
45 min - 6
A knife pushed into the middle should come out clean. Rest for 5 minutes and serve warm with pap, rice or on its own.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.