Moi Moi

Ingredients

• 400 g black-eyed peasSubstitute: white beans
• 2 large red bell pepper
• 1 whole scotch bonnetSubstitute: habanero
• 1 large onion
• 3 tbsp palm oilSubstitute: vegetable oil
• 3 whole eggs
• 2 tbsp crayfishSubstitute: shrimp powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak black-eyed peas for 4 hours, then rub skins off and rinse clean.

2. 2

   Blend soaked peas with bell pepper, scotch bonnet, and onion until very smooth, adding minimal water.

3. 3

   Stir in palm oil, crayfish, salt, and bouillon. The batter should be thick but pourable.

4. 4

   Grease ramekins or wrap portions in banana leaves or foil.

5. 5

   Place a boiled egg in each portion and pour batter around it.

6. 6

   Steam in a pot with water (reaching halfway up the molds) for 45 minutes until set.

7. 7

   Let cool 10 minutes before unmolding. Serve warm as a side or main dish.