Back

Cou Cou Recipe

This cornmeal recipe called Cou Cou Recipe is made in most Caribbean household. Be sure to give it a try.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 2-3 cups water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 medium sized onion, chopped or grated
  • 2 garlic gloves, chopped or grated
  • 2 bell peppers
  • pimento peppers
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or black pepper
  • chives (optional)

Instructions

  • in a skillet on medium heat, add water (1 cup to start), coconut milk, seasonings, salt and cayenne pepper. mix well. next, add in corn meal and using a wooden spoon, stir continuously to avoid any lumps. add remaining water as needed. once the cornmeal starts to brown and stick to the sides, it’s done (consistency should be a bit runny)
  • pour mixture into a lightly greased pie dish and allow to sit until it sets before cutting and serve.
  • enjoy

Other related recipes

Once you would have tried this Cou Cou Recipe, here are some similar recipes.