Trying to Conceive Recipe
Lunch
Moi moi with egg and fresh vegetable salad
Steamed bean pudding served with a hard-boiled egg and a crisp salad — a plate that is a source of plant protein, folate, fibre and iron with vitamin C alongside.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 70 min
- Portions
- 4
- Moderate
- Trying to conceive
- Preparing for pregnancy
- Preparing for fertility treatment
- Vegetarian
- High-protein
- Folate-containing
- Fibre-rich
- Budget-friendly

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Only swaps that keep this recipe pregnancy-safe are offered. Allergen information below updates when you choose one.
Ingredients
For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Blend the soaked, peeled beans with the pepper, onion and warm water until smooth, then stir in the oil and a little salt.
- Step 2. Pour into moi moi leaves, small bowls or clean tins, filling about three-quarters full.
- Step 3. Steam over gently boiling water for 40–45 minutes until firm and set through the centre.
- Step 4. Meanwhile boil the eggs for 8–10 minutes so both the white and the yolk are fully set, then cool and peel.
- Step 5. Wash the salad vegetables thoroughly in clean water, slice and dress with lime juice.
- Step 6. Serve the moi moi hot with half an egg each and the salad alongside.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Eggs
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
