Title: Coo-Coo
Categories: Side Ethnic
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

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