Ingredients
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2
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1
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1/4
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1/4
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1
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3
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Directions
Cou Cou (Caribbean Polenta),Cou Cou (Caribbean Polenta) is a popular vegetable casserole in Barbados. My mother served Cou Cou with a sauce made from tomatoes and frizzed codfish. My husband likes the Cou Cou with lots of butter on it instead of codfish.,Cou Cou (Caribbean Polenta) is a popular vegetable casserole in Barbados. My mother served Cou Cou with a sauce made from tomatoes and frizzed codfish. My husband likes the Cou Cou with lots of butter on it instead of codfish.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Clean and Wash Okra. Dice All but 6. Add 3 Cups of Water to a Large Saucepan. Add Salt. Add Diced and Whole Okra. Bring Okra to Boil For 5 Minutes. Remove Pan from Heat. Save Whole Okra Aside For Garnish. |
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2
Done
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Measure 2 Cups of Liquid from the Cooked Okra to Use For Cooking Your Cou-Cou. |
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3
Done
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Mix Cornmeal in a Large Bowl With Enough Cold Water to Moisten and Blend It Together. Stir the Cornmeal Slowly Into the Reserved Liquid and Okra. Use a Wooden Spoon to Mix Together. |
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4
Done
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Return Pot to Stove Over Medium Heat, and Continue Stirring Okra and Cornmeal. Cook and Stir About 15-20 Minutes. Insert Wooden Spoon Into Center of the Cou-Cou If Spoon Stands Up in the Pot and Is Easily Removed from Cornmeal, Your Cou-Cou Is Done. |
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5
Done
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Cou-Cou Should Be Firm When It's Done. If the Cou-Cou Is Oose and Creamy Looking, You Have Used Too Much Water. If Too Much Water Is Used, Let Cou-Cou Stand Uncovered Over Low Heat to "dry Out." |
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6
Done
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When Cou-Cou Is Done, Turn the Entire Mixture Into a Buttered Serving Bowl and Garnish With Whole Okra. |
