Coo Coo

• 14 lb. fresh okra, trimmed and cut into 12-inch pieces
• 34 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme
• 3 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 1 12 cups polenta (cornmeal)
• 4 cups boiling water

1. In small Dutch oven or large, heavy saucepan, combine okra, onion, thyme and 2 tablespoons butter.
2. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, until okra is tender and mixture is almost dry, about 20 minutes.
4. In medium bowl, combine polenta with 1 cup water, mixing to make thick paste.
5. Stir paste into okra mixture.
6. Gradually whisk 4 cups boiling water into polenta, about 12 cup at a time, while stirring vigorously to avoid lumps.
7. Cook, stirring constantly, until creamy and tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
8. To serve, spoon into shallow bowls and dot each serving with some of the remaining butter.

fresh okra, red onion, thyme, unsalted butter, polenta, boiling water

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/coo-coo/ (may not work)