Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bean cake (moi moi) is a staple food in Nigeria. Moimoi is essentially a bean cake/pudding made from blend of black eyed/brown beans, peppers & onions. Moimoi makes a great protein rich vegetarian dish.
It is normally steamed in leaves, empty cans, foil paper or ramekins , it can also be baked in the oven - this is my preferred method - (less hassle)
Ingredients
2 cups dry beans (this yields 4 cups wet/soaked beans)
1 bell pepper (lg)
1 small onions
1 habenero/scotch bonnet - optional
1 cup of water/broth to blend mix
2 tbsp of extra virgin oil
Corned beef (may opt for boiled eggs, sausages, fish or veggies)
Seasoning
Salt to taste
Garlic 1/2 tsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp
OR
All purpose season or Bouillon cubes X 2 (optional )
Directions
Pre heat oven to 350F
1) Soak beans overnite or for at least 3hrs if using black eye beans; the brown variant only takes 20 mins to de-skin. Wash off the skin/covering.
2) Blend beans, peppers, & onions with water or broth for more flavor
3) Add oil and chosen seasoning (i used all but the bouillon cubes)
4) Prep filling - I used corned beef - about a slice
5) Grease pan or dish with oil
6) Pour bean mixture into pan to about halfway , add filling , then pour remainder mix
7) Place in the oven and bake for 45mins or until done (test by sticking a tooth pick in it - clean pick means all done)
8) Remove from oven and let cool for 15mins
Serve as a main or side dish
- serve with rice
- serve with tomato stew
I opted for a caramelized onions and spinach topping - this was incredibly yummy .
