Classic Coo Coo Recipe by Chef Shaun 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while keeping a creamy texture.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini is lower in calories and easier to find.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa flour is gluten-free and adds protein.

Melt unsalted butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and pimento peppers, cooking until onions are translucent, about 2 minutes.

Stir in grated carrots, grated pumpkin, minced garlic, and chopped okra, cooking for about 90 seconds until ingredients soften.

Add coconut milk and hot water, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and whisk in cornmeal to prevent lumps.

Switch off the heat and add chopped celery and scallions, mixing well.

Transfer the mixture to a 9x6 inch Pyrex dish, spreading it evenly.

Let cool and set before slicing.

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