Easy CORNMEAL COO COO Recipe - Step By Step Instructions | Trinidad |Caribbean

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa flour offers a gluten-free option while polenta is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats while margarine is a budget-friendly alternative.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is often more affordable.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini provides a similar texture, while green beans are usually cheaper.

Boil water in a large pot over medium heat.

Add salt to the boiling water.

Gradually whisk in cornmeal to avoid lumps.

Reduce heat and stir continuously until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

In a separate pan, sauté onion, garlic, and thyme in butter until fragrant.

Add chopped okra and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.

Combine the sautéed mixture with the cornmeal and mix well.

Pour the mixture into a greased mold or dish.

Steam the coocoo for 20-30 minutes until set.

Let cool slightly before unmolding.

Serve warm, garnished with scallions.

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