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INGREDIENTS:
Okra, cut into 1/2-inch rounds -- 1/2 pound Water -- 3 cups
Salt -- to taste
Cornmeal -- 1 cup
Butter -- 1 tablespoon
Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low and simmer until okra is just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
. When the ochro has cooked (the seeds will look pink and the water would become a bit slimy) gradually add the corn meal while stirring at the same time.
Coo Coo is a dish that is done with corn meal and ochro. It is a dish has a history tracing all the way to Africa , it is called Fungi but they rarely use the ochro. In Africa, especially East and West Africa it is most often cooked as a side dish, with water and salt; known as Ugali and Fufu respectively.
Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir the cornmeal into the simmering water in a slow steady stream, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
COO- COO VARIATIONS
Use chicken stock in place of the water for more flavor if you like. This dish is sometimes made with cassava flour.
Then invert this bowl onto a serving platter or bowl. This gives it a nice rounded presentation.
Brush the top with butter and serve with steamed flying fish or stews.
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Easy Steps on
How to Make
Coo-Coo
(cou-cou)
.Pour the mush into an oiled round bowl large enough to hold it all. Let set for a few minutes
Place the okra, water and salt to season in a large,heavy-bottomed saucepan
Continue to stir until the mush thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the saucepan, about 5 to 7 minutes..