Ekuru White Moi Moi
A traditional Yoruba steamed bean pudding made from peeled black-eyed peas, served without additives and traditionally paired with a spicy fried pepper sauce.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Black-eyed peas or Brown beans
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil(optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt(optional)
- 4 pieces Dried Tatashe (Bell peppers)
- 3 pieces Scotch bonnet peppers (Atarodo)
- 1/2 cup Palm oil
- 1 large Onion
- 1 cup Smoked fish or Shrimps
- 2 tablespoons Locust beans (Iru)
- 2 units Seasoning cubes
Instructions
- 1
Soak the beans in water for 10 minutes, then peel off the skins by rubbing them together or using a blender pulse method.
- 2
Rinse the peeled beans thoroughly until they are white and free of hulls.
- 3
Blend the beans with a little water to form a thick, smooth, and creamy paste; do not add onions or peppers to this base.
- 4
Whisk the bean batter with a wooden spoon or hand mixer for 5-10 minutes to incorporate air, which ensures a light and crumbly texture.
- 5
Scoop the batter into banana leaves, foil containers, or small ramekins and seal tightly.
- 6
Steam the parcels in a pot with a small amount of boiling water for 40-45 minutes until firm.
- 7
While steaming, prepare the sauce by frying sliced onions, locust beans, and blended peppers in palm oil until the water evaporates.
- 8
Add the smoked fish and seasoning to the sauce, then serve the Ekuru warm by crumbling it into the spicy sauce.
Nutrition per Serving
345
Calories
18g
Protein
42g
Carbs
14g
Fat
9g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
480mg
Sodium
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