Moin moin
| Alternative names | Moyi-moyi, mai-mai, olele (ọọlẹ) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pudding |
| Place of origin | Yorubaland |
| Main ingredients | Black-eyed beans or honey beans, onions, fresh ground peppers, oil |
Moin-moin, moi-moi or olele (Yoruba: mọ́yín-mọyín, ọ́lẹ̀lẹ̀) is a steamed or boiled bean pudding made from a mixture of washed and peeled beans and onions, fresh red peppers, spices, and often fish, eggs, chicken or crayfish. It is a protein-rich Yoruba food that is commonly eaten across Yorubaland and close regions in West Africa. It is also eaten among Yoruba-descent Brazilians and also called abara.