How to make Grenadian Cou-Cou I Spice Isle Cafe: Cooking With Carolyn

flying fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Grilled chicken is leaner, while tilapia is more affordable and still mild in flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans provide similar texture and taste, while frozen peas are cost-effective.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa is a nutrient-dense alternative, while polenta is often cheaper and easy to find.

Put water in a pot and bring it to a boil.

Add grated onion and sweet pepper to the boiling water.

Crush garlic in a mortar and pestle and add it to the pot.

Add 1/2 pound of cornmeal to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Stir in salt and 1/2 cup of coconut milk.

Continue stirring until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Grease a pan with butter.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the cornmeal mixture and stir.

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