Main Course Medium
Gourmet Ogi & Moi Moi Bowl
Poshy Ogi paired with rich, protein-packed Moi Moi—a luxurious spin on a timeless Nigerian favorite.
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
- • 5 tablespoons Poshy Ogi flour
- • 1/2 cup cold water (to form a slurry)
- • 1.5 cups boiling water
- • Optional: Sugar or milk (for serving)
- • 1.5 cups peeled beans (or bean flour)
- • 1 small onion
- • 1 red bell pepper
- • 1 scotch bonnet (ata rodo)
- • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- • 1 cube seasoning + salt to taste
- • 1/4 cup cooked minced meat
- • 2 slices smoked ham, diced
- • 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
Instructions
- 1 Prepare the Ogi: In a bowl, mix the Poshy Ogi flour with 1/2 cup cold water until smooth. Boil 1.5 cups of water. While stirring the slurry, slowly pour in the boiling water. Stir continuously until it thickens into a silky porridge. Cover and let steam for 3 minutes.
- 2 Make the Moi Moi Base: Blend peeled beans (or flour), onion, bell pepper, and scotch bonnet with a little water until smooth. Add oil, seasoning cube, and salt. Mix well. Stir in cooked minced meat and diced ham. Pour into small bowls. Add slices of boiled egg on top. Steam for 35 to 45 minutes until firm and cooked through.
- 3 Plate and Serve: Scoop Moi Moi onto a plate beside a hot bowl of Poshy Ogi. Garnish with extra egg or herbs if desired. Serve warm and enjoy a hearty, nutritious African brunch!