Easy Nigerian Plantain Moi Moi Recipe Guide
This Nigerian Plantain Moi Moi Recipe uses ripe plantain, pepper, and palm oil for a comforting Nigerian meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large overripe plantain peeled and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1 scotch bonnet chilli adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons palm oil
- 2 tablespoons ground crayfish
- 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup flaked smoked catfish fillets
- Warm water as needed
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Base
- Place the sliced plantain, red bell pepper, onion, and scotch bonnet into a blender. Add a little warm water. Blend until smooth and thick.
- Kitchen Tip: The texture should look like smooth pap, not watery.
Step 2: Season The Mixture
- Pour the mixture into a bowl. Add palm oil, seasoning powder, salt, ground crayfish, and cornmeal. Stir with a wooden spoon until even.
Step 3: Add The Fish
- Gently fold in the smoked catfish fillets. I like leaving small chunks so each bite feels special.
Step 4: Prepare Containers
- Grease foil container lightly or line them with banana leaves. Banana leaves add a light aroma many Nigerian kitchens love.
Step 5: Fill And Steam
- Scoop the mixture into containers, leaving space at the top. Arrange in a pot, add hot water halfway up the sides, cover, and steam for about 45–50 minutes.
Step 6: Check For Doneness
- Insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, your Moi Moi is ready.