Why You’ll Love It

This isn’t just fusion — it’s elevation.
Smokey salmon folded into a chipotle mayo blend, tucked inside a tender moi moi batter, and pressed to perfection in a waffle mold. It’s comfort food that looks like fine dining.

Key Features

• Moist interior, crispy edges thanks to a specialty waffle mold

• Smoky salmon + creamy heat in every bite

• Protein-rich twist on a traditional West African staple

🛒 Ingredients

For the Salmon Filling

• 1 salmon steak (or filet)

• 1 tsp Creole seasoning or Maggi

• 1 tbsp oil (for marinating)

• 1 tbsp butter (for searing)

• 1 sprig fresh rosemary

• 2 tbsp chipotle sauce

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• Cayenne pepper, to taste

• Juice of ½ lime

• 1 tbsp chopped chives

For the Moi Moi Batter

• 1½ cups peeled black-eyed beans

• 2 red bell pepper

• 1 habanero pepper

• ¼ onion

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp Creole or Maggi seasoning

• Salt, to taste

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp Cajun seasoning

• 1 tbsp ground crayfish

• 1 tsp baking powder (sifted)

• 1 cups pizza flour (or all-purpose flour)

Toppings

• 3–5 shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 tbsp oil or butter (for cooking shrimp)

• 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

• Spicy mayo and chipotle sauce (to drizzle)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon Filling

• Marinate salmon in oil and Creole seasoning (or Maggi).

• In a skillet, melt butter and sear salmon on both sides until cooked.

• Add rosemary toward the end for aroma.

• Once cooled, remove bones and flake the salmon into a bowl.

• Mix in chipotle sauce, mayo, cayenne pepper, lime juice, and chopped chives. Set aside.

2. Make the Moi Moi Batter

• Blend beans, red bell pepper, habanero, onion, and garlic until smooth.

• Pour into a bowl and mix in paprika, Creole or Maggi, salt, garlic powder, Cajun, and crayfish.

• Sift in baking powder and fold in pizza flour to form a thick batter.

3. Cook the Shrimp

• Sear shrimp in a skillet with oil or butter until pink and slightly crisp.

• Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sauté briefly. Set aside.

4. Assemble & Cook the Waffle

• Preheat your specialty waffle maker (link to be provided).

• Spray both sides with oil to prevent sticking.

• Add a scoop of moi moi batter, then layer the salmon filling, and cover with another scoop.

• Close the waffle maker and cook for 20 minutes until golden outside and moist inside.

🍽️ To Plate

• Place the waffle on a clean white plate for contrast.

• Top with seared shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes.

• Finish with an artful drizzle of spicy mayo and chipotle sauce.

🔗 Tips for Success

• Use a deep waffle mold to keep the salmon filling moist and intact.

• Don’t overfill the waffle maker — allow room for rise.

• Rest before plating — it helps firm up the interior structure.

📷 Perfect For

• Brunch with a twist

• Afro-fusion tastings

• Private chef tasting menus

• Gourmet street food pop-ups