Coo Coo

Serves:

Ingredients:

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

Method:

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