Meal prepping is the plug when life gets busy. A little effort upfront will save you from morning kitchen stress—whether you’re a sit-at-home mum or a busy professional. See recipes and instructions for a quick fix:

Ingredients:

For Moi-Moi

●3 cups of beans of your choice (peeled and soaked)
●4 red bell peppers
●4 scotch bonnets
●2 long peppers (for redness)
●1 large tatashe (for more redness, optional)
●2 large onions
●2 tablespoons ground crayfish
●3 cups water
●4 tablespoons vegetable oil
●4 seasoning cubes
●Salt to taste
●2 boiled eggs (optional, sliced)
●Shredded fish (optional)

For Pap:

●1 cup fermented corn paste (akamu, ogi)
●2 cups hot water
●Sugar or honey (to taste)
●Milk (optional)

Prepping:

Rinse the peeled beans thoroughly and pour them into a blender. Add the red bell peppers, scotch bonnets, onions, long peppers, tatashe, crayfish, and water. Blend until you get a smooth, thick batter.

Transfer the batter into a mixing bowl, then add vegetable oil, seasoning cubes, and salt. Stir well to combine everything evenly. Pour the batter into moi-moi containers, foil wraps, or banana leaves.

Arrange them in a pot with a little water at the bottom and steam for about 45 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a fork—if it comes out clean, it’s ready!

To make pap, dissolve the corn paste in a little cold water to form a smooth mixture. Boil 2 cups of water and gradually pour it into the corn mixture while stirring continuously. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens into a smooth, creamy consistency.

Serve hot moi-moi with pap, adding sugar or honey as desired.