Flying Fish and Cou-Cou | Barbados

Cou-Cou Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 okra, sliced (optional)

Flying Fish Ingredients:

• 6 flying fish fillets
• 1 lime, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp Bajan seasoning (or a mix of thyme, garlic, and pepper)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Cou-Cou Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add salt and sliced okra (if using).
2. Gradually stir in the cornmeal, whisking to avoid lumps.
3. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. Stir in the chopped onion and butter. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and set aside.

Flying Fish Instructions:

1. Rinse the fish fillets with lime juice and water, then pat dry.
2. Season the fillets with salt, pepper, and Bajan seasoning.
3. Lightly coat each fillet with flour.
4. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
5. Serve the flying fish over the cou-cou.