What it is
A steamed cake of peeled beans, ground and whipped with water only, with no pepper, oil or seasoning in the batter. It steams to a plain white, springy block, which is why it is called white moi moi.
Key ingredients
- Peeled brown or black-eyed beans
- Water
- Leaves or bowls for steaming
A list of what goes in, not a recipe. Quantities and method vary by household.
How it is eaten
Sliced or scooped onto a plate and eaten with a fried pepper and palm oil sauce, often with garri or bread.
Cultural significance
Ekuru is Yoruba, strongest in Ogun, Oyo and Lagos, and its deliberate plainness is the point: all flavour comes from the sauce served with it. Grinding and whipping the batter to the right lightness is the skill involved, and it is a common breakfast bought from women who sell it wrapped in leaves.
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