[2][3] It is a protein-rich Yoruba food[4][5] that is commonly eaten across Yorubaland and close regions in West Africa.

[6] Moi-moi is made of soaked beans ground into a fine paste which is mixed with dried crayfish, vegetable oil, and seasonings.

Some add sardines, corned beef,shredded chicken, sliced boiled eggs, or other garnishes.

The pyramid shape comes from the traditional broad Ewe Eran (Thaumatococcus daniellii),[9] or banana leaves[10] fashioned into a cone in one's palm.

[11] Moin-moin is eaten alone as a snack or with rice as a meal or with ogi (pap), oatmeal, salad, koko or garri.