CORNMEAL COO COO

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This surprisingly tasty no-bake side dish is a popular Carribean classic that accompanies boiled, steamed or panfried fish. Can also be made without okra. From Essence Great Cooking.

Provided by SmHerndon

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 fresh okra pods
4 pints water
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb yellow cornmeal

Steps:

  • In cold water, rinse okra; remove stems and slice into rounds.
  • In large saucepan, combine okra and water; bring to boil and stir in butter, salt & pepper. Remove from heat; stir in cornmeal until all lumps are dissolved and mixture is smooth.
  • Return to heat and, using wooden spoon, stir until mixture is well blended, slightly stiff, and comes away from sides of pan.
  • Spoon into lightly buttered bowl; let sit about 30 minutes until set. Cover top of bowl with platter and invert to transfer Coo Coo to serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 66.9, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 5

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