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Lagos Moi Moi

Name: Lagos Moi Moi
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 porsiyon
Cuisine: Nijerya Mutfağı
Ingredients: 2 su bardağı Kuru börülce; 2 adet Kırmızı kapya biber; 1 adet Kuru soğan; 1 adet Acı biber; 0.25 su bardağı Kırmızı palmiye yağı; 3 adet Haşlanmış yumurta; 150 gr Füme balık; 1.5 su bardağı Su; 1 tatlı kaşığı Tuz

Peeled black-eyed peas blend with pepper, onion, palm oil, egg, and fish, then steam into Nigerian bean pudding.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~340 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation

40 min prep 45 min cook

#High Protein
#Budget-Friendly

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Timeline

Total 1 h 25 min

Prep40 min
Cooking45 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Dried black-eyed peas
2 adet Red kapia pepper
1 adet Onion
1 adet Hot pepper
0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Red palm oil
3 adet Boiled egg
150 gr Smoked fish
1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Water
1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt

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Instructions

1
Soak the dried black-eyed peas for 15 minutes and rub off the skins.
15 min
15:00
2
Coarsely chop the kapia peppers, onion, and hot pepper.
3
Blend the peas, peppers, onion, water, and salt until smooth.
4
Add the palm oil to the mixture and whisk for 2 minutes.
2 min
02:00
5
Flake the smoked fish and prepare the egg slices.
6
Divide the mixture into cups and place fish and egg slices inside.
7
Steam the cups for 40-45 minutes until firm.
45 min
45:00

💡 Tip: Removing the bean skins completely keeps the steamed mixture smooth.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with jollof rice, gari, or a simple salad.

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Nutrition (per serving)

⚠️ Estimated, 44% match

~340

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 22%Carbs 39%Fat 39%

GI 28 · Low GIGL 10 · Low GL

0.9g

Sugar

0.3g

Fiber

778.1mg

Sodium

Saturated fat

⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (44%); values are estimates.

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Satiety (per serving)

9/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Egg
Seafood

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Lagos Moi Moi make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Lagos Moi Moi take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 85 minutes in total.
Is Lagos Moi Moi difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Lagos Moi Moi have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 19g, carbs: 34g, fat: 15g.
Which allergens does Lagos Moi Moi contain?
This recipe contains Egg, Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Lagos Moi Moi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Lagos Moi Moi need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
Is Lagos Moi Moi filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Soak the dried black-eyed peas for 15 minutes and rub off the skins.

15 min

15:00

Coarsely chop the kapia peppers, onion, and hot pepper.

Blend the peas, peppers, onion, water, and salt until smooth.

Add the palm oil to the mixture and whisk for 2 minutes.

2 min

02:00

Flake the smoked fish and prepare the egg slices.

Divide the mixture into cups and place fish and egg slices inside.

Steam the cups for 40-45 minutes until firm.

45 min

45:00

FAQ

How many servings does Lagos Moi Moi make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Lagos Moi Moi take?

Prep 40 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 85 minutes in total.

Is Lagos Moi Moi difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Lagos Moi Moi have?

Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 19g, carbs: 34g, fat: 15g.

Which allergens does Lagos Moi Moi contain?

This recipe contains Egg, Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Lagos Moi Moi belong to?

This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.

How many ingredients does Lagos Moi Moi need?

This recipe needs 9 ingredients.

Is Lagos Moi Moi filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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