Moin-Moin or Moi-Moi
Alternative namesMoyi-Moyi, Mai-Mai, Olele
TypePudding
Place of originYorubaland[1]
Main ingredientsBlack-eyed beans or honey beans, onions, fresh ground peppers,oil

[2]

Nigerian fried rice served with grilled fish, mixed salad and moi moi

Moin-moin (Yoruba) or moi-moi is a steamed or boiled bean pudding made from a mixture of washed and peeled beans and onions, fresh red peppers, spices, and often fish, eggs, and/or crayfish.[3][4] It is a protein-rich Yoruba food[5][6] that is commonly eaten across Yorubaland and close regions in West Africa.

Preparation

Moi-moi is made of beans into a fine paste which is mixed with dried crayfish, vegetable oil, and seasonings. Some add sardines, corned beef, sliced boiled eggs, or other garnishes.[7]

Moin-moin usually comes in a slanted pyramid shape, cylindrical shape, cone shape or other shape[8] of the mold it is poured into prior to cooking. The pyramid shape comes from the traditional broad Ewe Eran(Thaumatococcus daniellii),[9] or banana leaves[10] fashioned into a cone in one's palm. Then the seasoned and garnished liquid is poured into the leaves, which are folded. The cylindrical shapes come from when empty cans are used.[11]

Moin-moin is eaten alone as a snack or with rice as a meal or with ogi, koko or garri.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ https://ancestrals.com.ng/2023/04/11/brazil-moi-moi-the-yoruba-ancestral-taste-in-the-streets-of-salvador/
  2. ^ Olaiya, Adeyinka (2023-04-11). "Brazil Moi Moi , The Yoruba Ancestral Taste In The Streets Of Salvador". The Ancestral News. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  3. ^ Tukuru, Adeola (22 March 2022). "The thriving 'Moi-moi' business in Nigeria". Blueprint.
  4. ^ Pearce, Tola Olu; Kujore, Olufemi O.; Agboh-Bankole, V. Aina (1988). "Generating an Income in the Urban Environment: The Experience of Street Food Vendors in Ile-Ife, Nigeria". Africa: Journal of the International African Institute. 58 (4): 385–400. doi:10.2307/1160348. ISSN 0001-9720.
  5. ^ Style, BellaNaija (2023-07-03). "How To Make Rich & Delicious Moimoi | WATCH". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  6. ^ Olaiya, Adeyinka (2023-04-11). "Brazil Moi Moi , The Yoruba Ancestral Taste In The Streets Of Salvador". The Ancestral News. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  7. ^ Odusanya, Yemisi (2017-07-22). "How to bake yummy, moist moin-moin". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  8. ^ Ibru, Stella (2017-07-21). "The Nigerian Moi-Moi". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
  9. ^ Iwalaiye, Temi (2021-12-17). "What should you use to wrap moi-moi?". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
  10. ^ "Moi Moi Wrapped In Banana leaves Recipe by UmmiAbdull". Cookpad. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
  11. ^ Olaiya, Adeyinka (2023-04-11). "Brazil Moi Moi , The Yoruba Ancestral Taste In The Streets Of Salvador". The Ancestral News. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  12. ^ Olaiya, Adeyinka (2023-04-11). "Brazil Moi Moi , The Yoruba Ancestral Taste In The Streets Of Salvador". The Ancestral News. Retrieved 2023-10-05.

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