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Delectable Nigerian Vegetarian Moin-Moin Balls

Discover this easy and delicious Nigerian vegetarian recipe for Moin-Moin balls, perfect as a party snack or finger food. Made with black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, and bell pepper, these tasty bites are sure to impress your guests.

🕒 (Prep, Cook, Total): 30 min (prep), 15 min (cook), 45 min (total)
🍽 Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Nigerian

Allergens

Soy (from black-eyed peas)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups black
  • eyed peas, soaked overnight 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon ground crayfish (or substitute with blended roasted peanuts for nut allergy) 1 cup bell pepper, finely chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Blend soaked black eyed peas in a food processor until smooth. In a large bowl, mix the pureed peas with onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and ground crayfish (or peanut substitute). Stir in bell pepper. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Shape the mixture into small balls. In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the Moin Moin balls until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while still soft inside.

Chef’s Insight

For an extra kick, serve the Moin-Moin balls with your favorite hot sauce.

Notes

Serve with a side of fresh fruit salad for a well-rounded meal.

Cultural or Historical Background

Moin-Moin is a traditional Nigerian dish made from mashed beans or ground corn, typically steamed in a leaf wrapper. This vegetarian version uses black-eyed peas for a protein-packed twist.