HOW TO MAKE BAJAN CORN MEAL COU COU AND SALTFISH/ IN THE KITCHEN WITH LYNN

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa is a healthier option while polenta offers a similar texture.

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked salmon

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked salmon provides a similar flavor profile, while canned tuna is more economical.

Welcome viewers and introduce the dish: Bajan Corn Meal Cou Cou and Saltfish.

List ingredients and mention that measurements will be in the description box.

Soak cornmeal and prepare okra and saltfish by washing and boiling them.

Boil okra in a pot of water until very soft, then set aside.

In another pot over medium heat, add a little water and bring it to a boil.

Add the soaked cornmeal to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Gradually add some of the water from the boiled okra while stirring, keeping the heat low.

Add the boiled okra to the cornmeal mixture and stir until creamy and smooth.

Cover the pot and steam the cornmeal mixture for a couple of minutes to ensure it cooks well.

After steaming, set the cornmeal aside to cool.

In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté chopped onions, garlic, and celery for about a minute.

Add chopped bell peppers and tomatoes to the sautéed mixture and cook for another minute.

Incorporate the boiled saltfish into the sautéed mixture.

Season with black pepper, onion powder, cube powder, and turmeric, then stir well.

Add a little water to create a gravy and include a piece of thyme.

Cover the pot and let it cook for six minutes.

Serve the cornmeal cou cou with the saltfish gravy, avocado, boiled sweet potato, sliced tomatoes, pickled cucumber, and pickled onions.

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