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Title: Coo-Coo
Categories: New import
Yield: 4 Servings

1 pk (10 oz) frozen okra, thawed
2 c Water
1 ts Salt
1 c Yellow cornmeal
2 tb Butter

Combine okra, water and salt in heavy 2-quart pan. Bring to boil. Reduce
heat, pour cornmeal in slow stream into okra and water stirring constantly.
Continue cooking. Stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until mixture is
thick enough to leave pan sides and bottom in a solid mass. Spoon onto
serving plate and shape into cake about 1 inch thick. Spread top with
softened butter. Ser ve at once. Makes 6 servings.

Note: This dish from Barbados is usually served with meat dishes such as
roast pork or chicken

Per serving: Calories 133 Fat 4g Cholesterol 11mg Sodium 398mg Percent
calories from fat 29%

Knight-Ridder/Tribune Information Services Dallas Morning News-Food 8/21/96
Typos by Bobbie Beers
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #052 by BobbieB1@aol.com on Feb 20, 1997.