Cookoo from Barbados

1. 1

   Boil okra in 2 pints water for 45 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and pour entire contents into a bowl.

3. 3

   Put cornmeal, 1 pint cold water and salt into a saucepan and cook over low heat for 25 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.

4. 4

   Drain water from okra at five-minute intervals, adding it to the meal.

5. 5

   At the same time, gradually add some of the meal to the okra.

6. 6

   This process should continue for 30-45 minutes, depending on the consistency desired.

7. 7

   The longer cooking period will produce a thicker CooKoo.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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