Bajan Sun Magazine - Caribbean Entrepreneurs Vol1 Issue 6 | Page 53

BAJAN SUN Bajan Sun Magazine AUG 2014 Lsj-Stylez caters to both natural and chemical clients providing services such as braiding, salon locking, weaving, relaxers, etc. I also offer services of eyelash extension and personalize styling. I'm a stylist with 10+ years in the industry and I am currently operating in Bridgetown. Contact information - 232-8611 / 256-5076 Cou Cou & Flying Fish Barbados’ national dish is coucou and flying fish. This dish which is also another corn meal based product like conkie, was traditionally served on Fridays or Saturdays. Packaged cornmeal can be purchased at any supermarket in Barbados, while you can find the okras from a street vendor or outdoor market. Boyceterous Cruises is one of the newest recreational vessels cruising the coastal waters of Barbados. Boyceterous Catamaran Cruises offers tours consisting of swimming with the turtles in the crystal clear waters of Barbados. www.boyceterouscruises.com/ To book a reservation call us at 246.429.2228 or 246.256.7979. Email Us at [email protected] Shawn Fields Photography shawnfields.info/ Shawn Fields Photography. = PortFolios. Portraits · Food · Weddings · Landscapes · Personal Projects. Options. Children and Family · Maternity · Newborn #94 Midsummer Drive, Bridgetown, Barbados 23035(246) 230-2620 The coucou is stirred continuously with a coucou stick (a long stick which resembles a small replica of a cricket bat). It has to be stirred vigorously to ensure all lumps are out so that you can have a smooth, fluffy meal. However, if you run into difficulties when cooking it, add more okra water if the cornmeal gets too tough. If it is too soft allow it to continue cooking until the right texture is reached. Traditionally coucou was served in an oval form. To obtain this shape it was placed in a round enamel bowl or in a calabash shell. Calabash is a large ball shape fruit of a tropical American tree. It has to be eaten while hot. But, be cautious because it can burn you! Breadfruit, yam and green bananas which are grown locally in Barbados can also be used to make coucou. Barbados was called the ‘land of flying fish’ because of the plentiful amount of flying fish found in Barbados’ waters and now the flying fish is Barbados’ national fish. Its symbol is on our coins, in artwork and is part of the official logo of the Barbados Tourism Authority. In addition, the Barbados Coat of Arms shows a pelican and dolphin, with the dolphin representing the flying fish. The flying fish got its name not because it actually flies but because this fish uses its fins to propel itself when moving through the waters. This is particularly useful when flying fish are trying to get away from predators. The flying fish is one of Barbados’ most desirable delicacies. Where ever you would find Barbados’ nightlife e.g. Oistins, or Baxters Road; you are sure to find this fish. Ranked No. 3 on National Geographic’s Top 10 National Dishes Described as: “a polenta-like cornmeal and okra porridge, coo-coo pairs perfectly with flying fish – once abundant but now overfished and scarce – which is either steamed with lime juice, spices, and vegetables or fried and served with a spicy sauce.” Let’s face it, besides the good taste of coucou, here’s one more reason why we should be always proud of our national dish. 53 Also highly recommended is the Strictly Bajan Rum Shop Tours where you get a taste of all things local! www.bajansunonline.com/MAGAZINE/ | [email protected] | @BajanSunOnline