Basic Trinidad Coo Coo Recipe Video 1

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa is higher in protein and fiber.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

Put 2 cups of water to boil in a pot.

Add 2 cups of okra to the boiling water.

Cover the pot and let it simmer until the okra seeds turn pink.

Add salt to the pot for flavor.

Gradually add 1 cup of cornmeal while stirring to avoid lumps.

Mix until everything comes together and thickens.

Transfer the mixture to a greased square Pyrex bowl.

Add a small amount of olive oil to the bowl to help release the cuckoo later.

Let it cool slightly before serving.

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