Moi Moi

Ingredients

• 3 cups peeled beans
• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 Scotch bonnet peppers
• 1 large onion
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 seasoning cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon curry powder, optional
• 1 cup warm water or stock
• 3 boiled eggs, sliced, optional
• 250 g cooked fish, corned beef or liver, optional

How to make it

1. Soak peeled beans for 1 to 2 hours if they are firm. Blend with peppers, onion and enough water to make a very smooth batter.
2. Transfer to a bowl and stir in oil, seasoning cubes, salt and curry powder if using.
3. Add warm water or stock gradually until the batter is thick but pourable.
4. Fold in cooked fish or other filling, or place egg slices in each portion.
5. Pour into greased heatproof containers or leaves, leaving room for expansion.
6. Arrange in a pot with hot water below the containers. Cover tightly and steam for 45 to 60 minutes.
7. Check with a skewer; it should come out mostly clean and the moi moi should be firm. Cool briefly before serving.