How to cook Cou-cou with Flying fish (The Barbadian dish)

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.

Prepare the flying fish by scaling, boning, and butterflying it.

Marinate the flying fish with lime juice, salt, bajan seasoning, and other spices.

In a pot, boil 2 cups of water and add 1 tsp of salt.

Add the okra to the boiling water and cook until tender, then remove and set aside.

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

Cook the cornmeal mixture for about 10-15 minutes until thickened, then stir in 4 tbsp of butter.

In a separate pan, heat some oil and sauté chopped onions, garlic, and celery until fragrant.

Add the marinated flying fish to the pan and cook until done, adding fish stock and other seasonings as needed.

Serve the cou-cou topped with the flying fish.

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