Nigerian · side
Moi Moi (Steamed Bean Pudding)
Moi Moi (Steamed Bean Pudding) reads umami 4.7, heat 4.2 and marine & briny 3.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Nigerian side, about 55 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 4.7 · Heat 4.2 · Marine & Briny 3.8 · Salinity 3.8 · Richness 3.7 · Sweetness 3.1 · Allium 3.1 · Fruity 2.1 · Earthy 1.9 · Sourness 1.4 · Herbaceous 1.4 · Bitterness 1.0 · Citrus 1.0 · Nutty 0.9 · Floral 0.5
What's in it (10)
- 2 cups black-eyed peas
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 scotch bonnets
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp crayfish
- 4 oz fish
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 seasoning cubes
- salt to taste
- banana leaves
Time & effort: about 55 min (10 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 195.3 kcal, 11.7 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 26.3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Soak peas, peel off skins, and blend with peppers, onion, crayfish, oil, and seasoning to a smooth pourable batter.
- Pour into banana leaf cups or foil parcels, adding a piece of fish or half a boiled egg to each if desired.
- Steam for 45 minutes to one hour until set firm and pulling away from the wrapping.
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- Stewed Beans (Ewa Riro) — Nigerian
- Efo Riro (Sautéed Leafy Greens Stew) — Nigerian
- Rice-Pot Jambalaya — Cajun/Creole
- Acaraje — Brazilian
- Nkwobi (Spiced Cow Foot) — Nigerian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.