Chickpea Moi Moi

Ingredients

• 1½ cups dry chickpeas
• ½ cup warm water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 fresh chiles
• 2 tablespoon ground crayfish
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Equipment

• Steamer
• Pot
• Bowl

Procedure

1. Soak the chickpeas for 3 hours, then drain and peel them.
2. Blend the peeled chickpeas with chopped onions, chiles, and crayfish with warm water. Work in batches if needed.
3. Transfer the purée to a bowl, and mix in the salt, oil, and nutmeg.
4. Divide the mixture into molds, and place in a steamer over boiling water.
5. Steam for 40 minutes. Remove from the steamer and unmold.