General
cou-cou
What does cou-cou mean?
A firm, polenta-like dish of cornmeal cooked with okra, served with flying fish. Also coo-coo, cou cou.
"Friday night is cou-cou and flying fish in Bim."
Origin
West African-derived (fufu tradition); national dish of Barbados.
Frequently asked questions
What is cou-cou?
Cou-cou is a firm, polenta-like Barbadian dish made from cornmeal cooked with okra, classically served with flying fish.
What is cou-cou eaten with?
It's traditionally paired with flying fish, making 'cou-cou and flying fish' the national dish of Barbados.
Where does cou-cou come from?
It descends from West African fufu-style dishes brought to the Caribbean.
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