Yield: 4 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
1 pack | (10 oz) frozen okra, thawed |
2 cups | Water |
1 teaspoon | Salt |
1 cup | Yellow cornmeal |
2 tablespoons | 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