How To Make Trinbago Coo Coo | Foodie Nation x Trini Food Designer - Arlene

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more accessible.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans maintain texture, while frozen peas are cost-effective.

caribbean hot pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and cheaper.

Heat a pot on medium to high heat and add coconut milk.

Add thinly sliced carrots and pimento peppers to the pot.

Add about two pinches of salt and cover the pot to cook for 5-10 minutes until the okra thickens the mixture.

In a bowl, mix cornmeal with enough water to achieve a runny consistency.

Pour the cornmeal mixture into the pot and stir continuously to avoid lumps.

Add a few more pinches of salt to taste while stirring.

Continue stirring until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pot and bubbles up to the top.

Add room temperature butter to the mixture and stir until melted.

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