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Let Ekuru (Ofunloju) spice up your weekend

Ekuru is also known as ofunloju or can be called white moimoi. It is traditionally eaten by the Yoruba in Nigeria. It is a meal which is similar to moimoi and is also prepared with peeled beans.  This meal is one of the numerous ways of enjoying beans.

It is a traditional food with a superstitious story behind it.

Ofunloju/ Ekuru can be given to a fussy child who wouldn’t eat beans cooked in another form. It is highly proteinous and yes, very good for the body.

 

How To Make Ekuru

Soak peeled beans in water for at least 3 hours or preferably in the fridge overnight. (this is to aid blending at the time of use)

Blend the beans with little water to form a smooth batter. The consistency should be like that of moimoi. Not too thick and not too light, it should be in between.

Empty the beans into a bowl and beat with a hand mixer/wooden laddle for about 10 minutes to incorporate air into the beans. This makes it fluffy and light.

 

Ingredients?

No salt, no onions, no pepper et c. Just the beans and water.

Ofunloju is eaten with ata dindin (fried pepper) with plenty of locust beans and palm oil.

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