Barbados's national dish: a smooth cornmeal and okra mash with steamed flying fish in a spicy gravy.
History
Cou-cou came from West African food like fufu, and became a staple. The flying fish is on the national coat of arms.
Ingredients
- Cornmeal
- Okra
- Flying fish
- Onion
- Tomato
- Thyme
- Lime
- Scotch bonnet
- Butter
How it's made
- Boil okra in water until slimy and soft
- Stir in cornmeal until smooth
- Beat with a wooden spoon and shape in a bowl
- Steam the fish with onion, tomato and thyme
- Serve together
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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