₦ 4,000.00
A savory, steamed Nigerian dish made with unripe plantains instead of beans. It’s spiced with peppers, onions, and herbs, offering a fiber-rich, low-sugar alternative to traditional moi moi. Perfect for weight loss due to its high nutrient density and slow-digesting carbs.
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Servings
70 Minutes
No nutrition info available
Ingredients
- 2 large unripe plantains, peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup water or low-sodium broth
- 2 tbsp crayfish powder (optional, for authenticity)
- 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ cup cooked fish or shredded chicken (optional, for protein)
- 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced (for garnish)
- Banana leaves or aluminum foil for wrapping
Instructions
- Blend plantains, bell pepper, onion, scotch bonnet, and water until smooth.
- Pour into a bowl and stir in crayfish (if using), ginger, thyme, and optional protein.
- Wrap mixture in banana leaves or foil cups, adding a slice of egg to each.
- Steam for 45–50 minutes until firm. Let cool slightly before serving.
No allergy-manageable ingredients for this recipe.