Cou cou and flying fish recipe video

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 water in a large pot.

Add salt and okra to the boiling water; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Remove okra and set aside; keep the water boiling.

Gradually whisk in cornmeal, stirring continuously to prevent lumps, until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Stir in butter and cooked okra; mix well and set aside, keeping warm.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add flying fish to the pan; season with thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Cook fish for 3-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky.

Add lime juice and chopped tomato to the fish; cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Serve the cou cou on plates topped with flying fish and garnish with scallions.

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