2 Jamaicans Make Bajan Cou Cou & Flying Fish | For the Culture Kitchen

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative with more protein.

flying fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: cod

Tilapia is a leaner fish option, while cod is more widely available.

Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot.

Add okra to the boiling water and cook until tender; remove and set aside.

Pour room temperature water over cornmeal and stir to prevent lumps.

Combine the cornmeal mixture with the okra water and mix well until smooth.

Add 1 tablespoon of green seasoning and half a tablespoon of paprika to the mixture.

In a separate bowl, marinate cod with garlic powder, black pepper, and thyme.

Add the marinated cod to the gravy mixture and stir well.

Butter a bowl and scoop the cou cou mixture into it to form a mold.

Shake the bowl to release the cou cou into a serving dish.

Plate the cod and drizzle with gravy; serve.

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