Here is a delightful twist to preparing moi moi a traditional Nigerian dish. This recipe teaches how to make moi moi with plantains instead of beans.

Plantain moi moi recipe is not only easier to prepare but also offers a unique taste that plantain lovers will appreciate.

Without wasting much time, the ingredients needed are listed below.

Ingredients

• Green plantains – 5 large ones
• Over ripe plantains – 5 large ones
• Palm oil – 1/4 cup
• Moi moi leaves
• Salt – 1/2 tbsp or to taste
• Seasoning – 1/2 tbsp
• Bell peppers – 2 medium sized
• Cayenne peppers – 2 medium sized
• Scotch bonnet pepper – 2 (optional)
• Water
• Mackerel fish – 2 medium sized

Step-by-step guide on how to make plantain moi moi.

• Cut, clean and boil the fish with the aid of the steps outlined here.
• Clean moi moi leaves in salty water
• Remove the stick in the middle of the leaves.
• Clean the second time with fresh water without salt
• Put the clean leaves in a basket to drain off water
• Remove the bones in the boiled fish and set aside.
• Peel the skin off the green plantain
• Cut plantain into small pieces and set aside.
• Peel overripe plantains and cut into small pieces too – cutting will help to get a creamy and smooth outcome.
• Put plantain slice in the blender
• Add peppers and water
• For this recipe, there is no flour alternative to be used as a thickener so it is important to add water in small quantities.
• Blend to a creamy smooth consistency
• Get a steamer pot ready for cooking
• Pour water into the pot, place the steaming rack on top and allow to boil.
• Use the blender as your mixer, add palm oil, salt and seasoning powder
• Blend well again
• Now transfer everything into a bowl
• Mix well and taste it to ensure its taste is to your preference.
• Fold moi moi leaves well to make a nice cone in the middle
• Scoop some of the batter into the cone
• Add some fish
• Then wrap well to secure the batter and place in a plate.
• Do this till everything has been wrapped nicely
• Arrange in a steaming rack
• Steam for 35- 40 mins
• Plantain moi moi is ready to be enjoyed

This plantain moi moi is a delicious and innovative way to enjoy the flavours of the traditional dish with a sweet twist. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

An easy guide is contained in the video attached below to help you gain better insight into this delicious meal.

To this end, you are encouraged to explore more about the use of plantains to cook delicious meals.