Corn moi moi. Corn Moi- moi also known as Nni Oka, Igbankwu Oka, Ekoki, Ukpo Oka Or Sapala, is the Nigerian- style "Tamales"(steamed corn Pudding). It is a meal that is native to the eastern part of Nigeria. Corn Moi Moi is similar to Beans Moi Moi but more delicious especially when eaten with red stew or tomato sauce.
I am certain that only a few people are aware that Moi moi can be made from corn.
Notes on the Igbagwu Oka (Corn Moi Moi) Ingredients.
Igbagwu Oka is prepared with termites, yes the creepy crawly termites but I substituted termites with liver.
You can have Corn moi moi using 8 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Corn moi moi
- You need 4 of fresh corn (small).
- You need 2-3 of atarugu.
- It's of Tattasai.
- It's of Onion.
- You need of Crayfish.
- It's of Seasonings.
- It's of Palm oil.
- Prepare of Warm water.
You can also use kidney or heart. Nigerians love moi moi but have you ever tried moi moi made with corn? It's no secret that Nigerians love moi moi, which is typically made with beans. I love corn moi moi, adding enough ground crayfish and fresh pepper gives it another great taste.
Corn moi moi step by step
- Take the corn off the cob, add the tattasai, atarugu, onion and crayfish then grind it until its very smooth..
- Add some seasoning and oil. Add warm water then mix to get consistency similar to when you are making moimoi from beans: not too thin and not too thick. Apart from the red oil, i also added some fat gotten after frying Sallah ram meat (kakide) just to give more flavor..
- Pour into moimoi tin or silicon moulds. I used leather bags to tie mine. Place them in a pot of boiling water and cook for about 40 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy..
Sometimes, the crayfish, pepper and onion can be fried a little before adding to blended corn. Corn Moi moi is also known as Sapala, Nri Oka, Ekusu and Ekoki amongst other names. How To Make Corn Moi Moi. How To Prepare Local Ogbono Soup. How To Make Moi Moi Method With Foil.
