Why Is Cou-Cou And Flying Fish A Barbados Staple?

flying fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more accessible and affordable while still providing protein.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Polenta offers a similar texture at a lower cost.

Boil water in a large pot over medium heat.

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

Remove okras and set aside, keeping the water boiling.

Gradually whisk in cornmeal to the boiling water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

Cook the cornmeal mixture, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Stir in butter and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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

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

Add flying fish to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.

Drizzle lime juice over the fish and add chopped scotch bonnet pepper for heat.

Serve the cou-cou on plates topped with flying fish and garnish with green onions.

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