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Ingredients


  • 6-8 okras sliced
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups corn meal
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter

Directions

  1. Boil 4 cups water in a medium-size pot then add the thinly slice okra.. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until soft and lower the heat.
  2. While the okra is cooking, mix the corn meal with 2 cups of cold water in a bowl.
  3. Add the corn meal mixture to the pot with okra. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and cook on low, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
  4. The cou-cou is done when it's stiff and separates away from the sides of the pot.
  5. Serve on a dish with butter on top with flying fish.