Mosa is a staple in every Nigerian wedding these days. It is part of the food group called “small chops” also known as appetizers. They are these sweet/savoury little puffed balls made from over-ripe plantain.
Other items typically included in a small chops basket are puff puff, spring rolls, samosa, grilled chicken, peppered gizzard and maybe snails if you are lucky.
You also have the ability to incorporate any other food item like shredded chicken, prawns or fish if you like into the mixture. This makes the mosa more interesting. However, traditionally, they are made with just the over-ripe plantain and it’s a good way to avoid food wastage in your household.
Recipe for Mosa
Ingredients
2 Medium sized Fingers of Plantain
A handful of Onions
1-2 Scotch Bonnet Peppers (Substitute Chilli Powder)
3/4 cup of Water
3 heaped tablespoons of Flour
1 seasoning cube
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon of Crayfish powder (Optional)
MOSA INGREDIENTS
METHOD
In a clean bowl, peel your plantain, mash and mix with your flour.
Add in your pepper, onions, crayfish powder if using, seasoning cube, salt and water.
Blend and transfer back into a bowl and beat to incorporate air.
Heat up your oil and fry your mosa in small round balls until golden brown.
Cool slightly and serve as a snack with a pepper garlic dip.
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