Cornmeal Coo Coo

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Ingredients

  • 12 fresh okra pods
  • 4 pints water
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 lb yellow cornmeal

Instructions

  1. In cold water, rinse okra; remove stems and slice into rounds.
  2. In large saucepan, combine okra and water; bring to boil and stir in butter, salt & pepper. Remove from heat; stir in cornmeal until all lumps are dissolved and mixture is smooth.
  3. Return to heat and, using wooden spoon, stir until mixture is well blended, slightly stiff, and comes away from sides of pan.
  4. Spoon into lightly buttered bowl; let sit about 30 minutes until set. Cover top of bowl with platter and invert to transfer Coo Coo to serving platter.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

378 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.6g 9% DV
Total Fat 26.7g 34% DV
Carbs 35.2g 13% DV
Fiber 8.2g 29% DV
Sugar 0.3g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9703.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 406mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 9.5mcg 1% DV
Calcium 120.8mg 9% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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