Moi Moi

Ingredients

• 2 cups Black-eyed peas
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Smoked fish flakes
• 3 Boiled eggs (optional)
• 2 Beef bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Water

Instructions

1. 1Place the 2 cups of black-eyed peas in a large bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain the peas, then peel the skins off each pea. Rinse the peeled peas very well.
2. 2Combine the peeled peas, the 1 large red bell pepper (cored and roughly chopped), the 1 medium onion (peeled and roughly chopped), and the 1 small scotch bonnet pepper (stem removed, seeds can be removed for less heat) in a blender. Add the 2 cups of water and blend until the mixture is completely smooth. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender.
3. 3Pour the smooth blended mixture into a large bowl. Add the 0.25 cup of vegetable oil, the 0.5 cup of smoked fish flakes, the 2 beef bouillon cubes (crumbled), and the 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir everything together thoroughly until well combined.
4. 4If you are using the 3 boiled eggs, cut each one into 4 equal pieces.
5. 5Prepare your steaming setup. Lightly grease 6 small ramekins. If using moi moi leaves, prepare them according to how you usually would. Spoon the moi moi mixture into the prepared ramekins or leaves, filling them about three-quarters full. If using, place one piece of the cut boiled egg into the center of each portion.
6. 6Place the filled ramekins or leaves into a steamer basket set over a pot of boiling water. Ensure the water level is below the bottom of the steamer basket. Cover the steamer tightly. Steam for 45-60 minutes. The moi moi is done when it feels firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Check the water level in the pot every 15-20 minutes and add more boiling water if it gets too low to ensure continuous steaming.
7. 7Carefully remove the steamer from the heat. Let the moi moi cool in the ramekins or leaves for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows it to set further.

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