Moi Moi

Delicious moi moi

Ingredients for moi moi

-1 kg of mackerel

-7 cooked eggs (optional)

-Half cup of vegetable oil

-3 seasoning cubes

-Salt to taste

-1 large onion

-Crayfish (1 cup)

-3 cups of beans

Preparation

-Boil the fish, removecentre bones and break into smaller bits. Set the stock aside.

-Remove seeds from pepper and wash

-Peel the beans

-Combine crayfish, pepper, onions, and blend into a smooth paste.

-Transfer into a large bowl then add oil, fish, 2 seasoning cubes, fish stock, and stir all together.

-Taste for salt.

-Serve in plates or moi moi wrappers and cook for 35 minutes

-Drop the plates in the pot, three or four per row.

-Add water simultaneously making sure it doesn’t top the first plate.

-Cover tightly and cook for 35 minutes.

-After 35 minutes, bring out one of the plates to see if it is well cooked.

Note: When it is well cooked, it takes some 1-3 hours to cool and solidify like the moi moi you buy from restaurants.

Benefits of Tamarind Juice

Tamarind seed

Tamarind juice is particularly abundant in vitamin C, which is important for a strong immune system, healthy skin and wound healing.

Additionally, tamarind provides significant amounts of B vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, as well as essential minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron.

– Antioxidant properties

Tamarind contains potent antioxidants, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, which combat harmful free radicals in the body. This oxidative stress reduction can help prevent cell damage and lower the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer.

-Digestive health

Tamarind contains dietary fibre and natural laxatives that promote regular bowel movements, alleviate constipation and improve overall gastrointestinal health.”

– Heart health

Regular consumption of tamarind juice may have a positive impact on cardiovascular health. It can help lower cholesterol levels due to its high fibre content and antioxidants, reducing the risk of heart disease.

– Anti-inflammatory properties

Tamarind juice does a great job in curbing inflammation in the body. High in anti-inflammatory compounds such as polyphenols and bioflavonoids, this property makes it potentially beneficial for individuals suffering from conditions like arthritis or chronic inflammatory diseases.

– High magnesium content

Tamarind is rich in magnesium- 110 mg per 120 g of pulp. This simply concludes that drinking tamarind is a convenient way to meet your daily magnesium requirements. It plays an important role in the formation of bones, regulates heart rhythm, and contraction of muscles, and keeps blood sugar levels under check.

Source; Healthshots.com