Coo-coo, or cou-cou, is one half of "coo-coo and flying fish," the Bajan national dish. This cornmeal porridge is similar to Italy's polenta or Africa's fufu and ugali.
Tag: Vegetables
Coo-Coo
Chiles Rellenos
(Mexican stuffed, fried chile peppers)
In this sublime dish from the Mexican state of Puebla, chile peppers are roasted and peeled, then stuffed, dipped in a batter and fried.
Chakalaka
(South African spicy tomato, pepper and onion dish)
Born in the townships of South Africa, chakalaka is a simple, spicy dish of onions, tomatoes and often beans.
Cerdo con Frijoles
(Mexican stewed pork and black beans)
Wild boar, or cerdo, was traditionally used in this typically Mayan dish from southern Mexico. Epazote is an herb that is almost always used to flavor black beans in the Yucatán.
Causa Rellena
(Peruvian layered potato dish)
This versatile Peruvian potato dish makes a great light meal or a fine addition to a buffet spread. Causa can be layered with any number of fillings.
Carrot Tzimmes
(Israeli, Jewish carrots braised with honey)
Tzimmes, or tsimmes, is a Jewish side dish that is a traditional part of a Rosh Hashanah meal. Carrots get a slow simmer with honey to make a sweet dish symbolizing a sweet new year.
Carottes Braisées au Beurre
(French braised carrots with butter)
Carottes braisées au beurre are a classic French side dish. The natural sweetness of the carrots, accentuated with a pinch of sugar, goes perfectly with roasted meats and fowl.
Caponata Siciliana
(Italian sweet and sour eggplant dish)
This sweet and sour eggplant (melanzane) dish embodies the essence of Sicilian cucina povera, or "cuisine of the poor" — simple, seasonal, local ingredients used at the peak of freshness.
Candied Sweet Potatoes
(American sugar-baked sweet potatoes)
Also called sweet potato casserole, candied sweet potatoes are a favorite dish in many American households at Thanksgiving and Easter, especially children.
Calabacitas y Elotes con Crema
(Mexican zucchini and corn simmered in cream)
Two New World vegetables pair up beautifully in this simple yet luxurious side dish. Calabacitas is the word for young zucchini, and elotes means kernel corn.