Moi Moi with Grilled Prawns and Parsley Oil Drizzle

Moi Moi with Grilled Prawns and Parsley Oil Drizzle

Steamed bean pudding (Moi Moi) served with succulent grilled prawns and a vibrant parsley-infused oil.

ContinentalAfrican-fusionNigeria (inspired)

Plating Techniques

Deconstructed Moi Moi with Prawn Skewers

Presenting the individual components of Moi Moi in an artistic and modern way.

Moi Moi with Grilled Prawns and Parsley Oil Drizzle with Deconstructed Moi Moi with Prawn Skewers plating

Plating Steps:

  1. 1.Create small quenelles or mounds of the Moi Moi mixture and gently pan-fry or bake them.
  2. 2.Grill the prawns on skewers until pink and cooked through.
  3. 3.Arrange the Moi Moi quenelles and prawn skewers on a plate.
  4. 4.Drizzle parsley oil over the Moi Moi and prawns.
  5. 5.Garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers.

Tips:

  • The Moi Moi should be cooked but still moist.
  • The prawns should be grilled to perfection.
  • The parsley oil should be vibrant green and flavorful.

Ingredients

  • Beans (black-eyed peas)
  • Onions
  • Bell peppers
  • Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
  • Palm oil
  • Vegetable oil
  • Fish (mackerel or sardine, flaked)
  • Eggs (optional)
  • Prawns (large)
  • Fresh parsley
  • Garlic
  • Salt
  • Pepper

About Moi Moi with Grilled Prawns and Parsley Oil Drizzle

Steamed bean pudding (Moi Moi) served with succulent grilled prawns and a vibrant parsley-infused oil.

Origin

Nigeria (inspired)

Category

continental

Type

african-fusion