Nigeria

Chickpea Moi Moi

Suits: Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Crustaceans. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

1½ cups dry chickpeas
½ cup warm water
1 onion, chopped
2 fresh chiles
2 tablespoon ground crayfish
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Method

Soak the chickpeas for 3 hours, then drain and peel them.
Blend the peeled chickpeas with chopped onions, chiles, and crayfish with warm water. Work in batches if needed.
Transfer the purée to a bowl, and mix in the salt, oil, and nutmeg.
Divide the mixture into molds, and place in a steamer over boiling water.
Steam for 40 minutes. Remove from the steamer and unmold.