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Cou-Cou
* Exported from MasterCook *
COU-COU
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 c Water
1 x Salt
2 c Yellow cornmeal
2 tb Butter
12 ea Small young okras
1 ea Small fresh hot pepper,
1 x Seeded & minced
3 c Water
Remove the stems and slice the okras diagonally into
1/4-inch rings. In a heavy saucepan, bring 3 cups of
water to a boil. Add the okra, hot pepper & salt to
taste. Boil for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, sift the cornmeal into a bowl and add the
remaining 3 cups of water. Mix well.
Remove the saucepan from heat and combine mixture.
Return to medium heat stirring frequently until the
mixture is smooth and thick. Turn out onto a plate and
spread the butter on top. Serve hot. Yield: 6 servings
Notes from cookbook: Cou-cou means side dish, and
although it is chiefly served as an accompaniment to
fish-especially flying fish in Barbados-it can be
served with other fish or meat dishes.
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