Name: Cornmeal Coo Coo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal (Source: 1 cup cornmeal); 1 teaspoon minced garlic (Source: 1 teaspoon minced garlic); ¼ cup diced onions (Source: ¼ cup diced onions); ½ teaspoon minced thyme (Source: ½ teaspoon minced thyme); ¼ cup cut up red bell pepper (optional) (Source: ¼ cup cut up red bell pepper (optional)); 2 1/2 cups warm water or more (Source: 2 1/2 cups warm water or more); 1 cup coconut milk (replace with broth) (Source: 1 cup coconut milk (replace with broth)); 1/2 teaspoon salt more (adjust to taste) (Source: 1/2 teaspoon salt more (adjust to taste)); 1 cup sliced okra(frozen (Source: 1 cup sliced okra(frozen); 2 Tablespoons butter (Source: 2 Tablespoons butter)

Get to know the ingredients

cornmeal

In the method: Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, until you have add the whole thing in the pot, a little bit at a time and keep stirring with a whisk to prevent any lumps.

minced garlic

In the method: In a medium-sauce pan or pot add oil, onions, garlic, and thyme sauté, for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent any burns.

diced onions

In the method: In a medium-sauce pan or pot add oil, onions, garlic, and thyme sauté, for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent any burns.

Let’s make it

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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In a medium-sauce pan or pot add oil, onions, garlic, and thyme sauté, for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent any burns.
Throw in okra and red bell pepper; continue cooking for about 2 minutes, followed by about 2 cups warm water and coconut milk. Bring to a boil
At this point you may remove some or half of the vegetables and reserve, if you like your vegetables crunchy.
Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, until you have add the whole thing in the pot, a little bit at a time and keep stirring with a whisk to prevent any lumps. You may have to remove saucepan from heat while trying to get rid of lumps- to prevent burns.
Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens.
Then add the remaining boiled water, reduce heat, cover, and cook- for about 10 or more minutes. Return any vegetables reserved. Add butter, add more water if desired continue whisking to cornmeal consistency. I usually use about a total of 3 1/2 cups water because I like mine, really soft.
Turn off the heat. Scoop out and place into a wet bowl, to form a ball . Let it set for a few minutes then turn in upside down on to a plate. Serve warm.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve warm.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the pot and saucepan. Start with this step: In a medium-sauce pan or pot add oil, onions, garlic, and thyme sauté, for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent any burns.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Additional recipe notes

You can cut your okra in chunks or as little as you like, some people like to blend it before incorporating in their cornmeal to make it really mushy. I prefer to sauté the okra a few minutes before incorporating into the cornmeal.

Cornmeal Coo Coo

1. Check when to cover

2. Stir as directed

3. Prepare for the next step