Plantain & Corn Moi-Moi | Kwoka | Plantain Pudding

Plantain and corn pudding very sweet and savory delicacy that is so easy to make. Plantain and corn moi moi is a common dish in Delta state, Nigeria popularly known as kwoka. There are other variations of this pudding such as the corn moi moi or plantain moi moi

Directions

Soak the cornmeal in water to hydrate it (you could use fresh corn). The water should be at the same level as the cornmeal. Set aside to soak.
Wash the banana leaves and pat dry. Then wilt the leaves. To wilt the leaves, pass the leaves over a heat source. it make the leave flexible or pliable for use.
Wash and peel the plantains. Blend the pepper, onion, plantains, crayfish, seasoning cube and soak cornmeal (or fresh corn)..
Pour mixture in a bowl, add palm oil and salt and mix to combine.
Fold the leaves into a cone shape, bend the bottom part to prevent the mixture slipping. Pour the mixture in to the leaves. Fold the top to seal the mixture in.
Heat up some water in a pan. Use a steamer if you have one. But if not, line the bottom of the pan with twigs or some banana leaves. This gives the pudding some elevation. Steam for 30 - 60 minutes or till done.

Ingredients:

4 over ripe Plantains

2 cups cornmeal

3 habanero peppers

1 medium onion

1/4 cup ground crayfish

1/3 cup palm oil

1 seasoning cube

Salt to taste

Banana leaves for wrapping