Title: Moi-Moi
Categories: African Appetizer Ethnic
Yield: 4 Servings
| 2 | c | Dried black-eyed peas |
| 1 | md | Onion; coarsely chopped |
| 1 | | Egg |
| 1/4 | c | Water |
| 2 | ts | Chili powder |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 4 | | 4" squares aluminum foil |
| | | Salsa for serving |
Place the black-eyed peas in a medium bowl with water, and soak the peas
overnight. Drain off the water. Place the peas, onion, egg, water, chili
powder and salt into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process until
the ingredients form a smooth paste. Place 2 heaping tablespoons of the
pea mixture on a square of aluminum foil. Tightly fold the foil around the
mixture. Place the foil packets in a medium pot and cover them with water.
Boil for 1 hour, until the moi-moi is firm. Serve hot or warm with spicy
salsa. From A Kwanzaa Celebration