Coo-coo

Coo-coo is a blend of corn flour and okra, steamed with coconut milk into a cake that hardens after it cools. The okra moisturises the coo-coo, although it must still be eaten with lots of gravy to be swallowed smoothly.

Ingredients 
1 medium onion grated
1 tsp garlic grated
10 small ochros, sliced thinly
2 tbsp. powdered seasoning of choice (for taste)
1 tbsp. butter
½ cup water
2 cups coconut milk1 cup yellow corn meal
1 tsp chive
 Salt to taste
1 small pepper and pimento pepper thinly chopped for taste (optional)
 
Method
Heat milk on a low heat. Add and cook ochros until tender. Add garlic, onions, chive, salt, pepper and other seasoning and stir. Continue to cook on low heat. Remove from heat and add cornmeal. Return and cook on low fire. Mix a little at a time but stir vigorously until all is added. (Please ensure that there are no lumps in the mixture. Mix well!! Continually stir the mixture over a low heat and cook for 5 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and a stiff ball is formed. Remove from heat and pour into a buttered bowl or dish and smooth top with the butter using the back of a spoon. Leave to stand for 15 minutes before serving cool.