Thank you Tinarine .I am so glad to learn how to do the Coucou in the microwave . I love how well you cook and how you are able to teach us these Bajan recipes . They bring back such lovely memories of my grand mother .
Norma you are very welcome! Cou Cou in the microwave is just a quick way to make it without all the hassle of stirring and the clean up after. The goal is to keep our Bajan culture alive. Thanks so much for watching.
Good morning Tina I always enjoy your recipes. I love cou cou and I have never tried it in the microwave will definitely try it now looks great. The last time I ate red herring and cou cou I was pregnant and my son is now 27 years so you took me down memory lane for some good memories thank you!! Happy Independence Day 🇧🇧
Hi Jackie, Thank you for watching! Cou Cou in the microwave is just another quick way to eat it without stirring and sweeting. I also think that's the first time I ate it since leaving Barbados and that's years ago. I'm glad I was able to bring a few memories back. Enjoy the rest of your day. and happy independence to you as well.
never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I could make Cou Cou in the microwave, Thank you girl I will make some this weekend with fish and gravy
Yes someone introduce me to it years ago and I love it. of course the old fashion way is always best but this way is quick and easy, you can retire the cou cou stick.
Wonderful! You see how easy it was. I made some here for my family and they were surprise to see the taste did not change. It tasted the same as if you cooked it on the stove.
This is so much faster, if you are in the mood for cou cou and don't want to go through the process of all that stirring, just stick it in the microwave it works great.
Hi Natalie, good night to you, hope you had a fantastic day! I understand the loss of not having someone you love around but now you can make yourself some cou cou and put a big smile on her face saying well done. Cooking cou cou in the microwave is quick and easy way, you don't have to worry about all that stirring. Thanks for watching and enjoy your cou cou
Awwwww Cecilia I am so sorry to hear about your mom, I loss my mom about a year ago as well so I understand how you're feeling. I think of all the fun times we had together, things that made her laugh, which makes me laugh, I think of her cracking up with laughter, that makes me feel good. Every time you feel sad think of something that made her laugh and you will find yourself smiling she would want that. Picture her enjoying this meal with a smile no tears
My little maternal Bajan grandmother would have loved the speedy microwave. She made it with codfish gravy. It was delicious ‼️ Her husband made a good cucumber salad. I will be using canned salmon. She also cooked black pudding and pepper sauce. My daughter told me about you. Thanks for the recipe. Miss food and folks, but have good memories ❗
Hello Barbara, good morning! Let me start by saying thank you to your daughter for sharing the video, it is very much appreciated. Making Cou Cou in the microwave save so much time and energy, and the have it with salmon gravy, and cucumber on the side Ohhh! So good. Hopefully with this channel you don't have to miss food to much, There's all Bajan dishes on this channel. Thank you so much for watching and have a fantastic day.
Hi Martha, Thank you for the info, I forgot how it was made, I have not eaten herring in so many years, will remember that for next time. Have a good evening and thanks for watching.
My mother used to wrap the herring in old newspaper and burn it under low fire, which easily removed the skin. Next, she would soak it in water with freshly squeezed Lemon or lime juice, rinse, and season with her favorite fresh herbs and seasonings.
Hi Tina.. I remember mum use to put it on the stove to separate the skin from the flesh then puck it. Dont know if you do that with the herring that is already smoked...however cou cou and red herring is a bomb!!!
Hi Hetty, I believe soaking the herring would probably be better, it would soften the herring causing it to be a little easier to pluck. But you're right it was real good. Thanks for watching and enjoy the rest of your sunday..
Hi Yvonne, the microwave is just another quick and easy way to eat your cou cou. Thanks for watching glad I was able to take you down memory lane lol. Enjoy your sunday.
Watching Tina, I love ❤️ herring!! They also have it prepared like that in the stores. You need to find a good fish market, I know the are so many over there.
Wish I could find a good fish market around here somewhere, but there is none that I know of, we may have to travel all the way to Orlando to find fresh fish unless I can get my husband to go fishing.
Hi Tinaraine, mrs. Sobers , from Georgia. I came across your video few days ago and for greatful for it because my husband loves co co but I don’t so I tried it and it came very good
Hi, you do not have to boil the okras. Second you have to boil the red herring that way all the bones and skin will come off. I think you have to cook the cou cou three times at five minutes each. I cook my cou cou all the time. Baja said don’t add garlic powder only salt. I guess to each his own.
Thanks for sharing definitely will try this recipe ❤ I was in Barbados on vacation returned home a few days ago. Got some flying fish and Marlin. Will definitely make stew fish and coucou. God bless.
@@Tinaraine sounds great Tina! You'll enjoy it there. I stayed in St. Michaels, but have relatives in a few parishes, so I was traveling all over. I love Barbados and the beaches ⛱ I'm watching your video on Black pudding and souse YUM 😋 I did make the cou cou, turned out really good. Thanks for the recipe. God bless.
Amazing! This recipe is quick and easy for when you're in the mood and just don't want the hassle of cooking the cou cou and having all the clean up. Thanks for watching and giving the recipe a try
Hi Tina, I tried your recipe but I cut it in half to make a smaller portion. My dad, who owns a cou cou stick, was skeptical about the whole microwave business but was pleasantly surprised! I was born in Canada so “baby steps” for me 😆. Like your daughter, I’m not playing around with no fish head and thing so I made a gravy with tin red salmon instead LOL. I look forward to trying out your other recipes. Thanks for sharing
Great job Cheryl! I am glad you give it a try, People who are use to their cou cou stick are very skeptical until they get to taste it, it's always better the old fashion but this is just another quick way to make it. Great combination salmon gravy with lots of pepper Yum yum good. Thanks for watching
Oh yes, I watched this video long ago. Your herring is very beautiful. And really not so expensive. Very delicious. Oh yes. The older folks worked hard. Tfs💯👍🏽
Good evening my darling, you made me laugh when you said I gonna taste the herring to see if it salt (of course Tina) i went to buy some yesterday at the store to cook with some cou cou but they never look good so I left them. What you need to do is to singe the skin comes off easier and it's best to soak the herring it helps the fine bones to come out easier and of course it takes salt out but not too much. Do not boil because it takes too much of the flavour away. I've done it before and I just soaked it and it was fine. You really do add a lot of seasoning to your food. I think the herring flavour speaks for itself. I dont have a cou cou stick and I still make mine with a wooden spoon it still works. I have never seen cou cou done that way, more seasoning and in microwave it's a first!!!!I. Not for me I am old school lol. If you soak cornmeal before it would never be lumpy when you add to okra water. more seasoning Tina, in cou cou, Lawd!!! I am sure it tasted great, looks great. Thanks for sharing. Happy Independence Day for tomorrow.🇧🇧🇧🇧 Have a wonderful afternoon. Time in UK 17.40pm Sunday.🇬🇧💕
Lol Angel old school girl! I think that's the first time I've cooked it, the taste and smell I can never forget, but remembering how to get those bones out was a challenge. I first thought the 5 herrings was going to be to much but I found out it was not. That cou cou was good and I think I'll have my left over's for lunch today. Thank you for watching and happy independence to you as well.
Hello! I made the microwave cou cou today. Initially I was skeptical but it came out good. Will be my go to method from now on! I made mine with salmon gravy but I added a little liquid smoke to give it that smoky taste! I used to hear my Dad talk about frizz fish? Pounded, smoked salt fish I think he said. Do you know anything about what it is? I could never get a recipe from him and my Mom was not familiar with it.
Hi Lg, I am so glad the microwave cou cou came out good for you yeahhhh! cou cou in the microwave cannot beat the old fashion way but it is a quick way if you are in the mood and don't want to go through the process. Fizz saltfish is great I will put that on my list of things to do. smoked saltfish I'm not familiar with only smoke herring. Thank you for watching and giving the recipe a try.
Thanks for sharing this version of cou cou Tina...I ordered some canned smoked herring from Wal-Mart so I will be trying this version...and I love your Bajan stories😍
Hi Shirlene good night hope you have a fantastic day! I have not had the smoked herring in the can, will be trying that next. Hope you enjoy your cou cou in the microwave let me know how it comes out. Thanks for watching.
Yes and you would be sweating, Microwaves cant take the place of making Cou Cou the old fashion way, its just a quick way, if your tired and don't want to go through the process of stirring.
Oh my goodness Tina🥰🥰 Your food looks so good yummy😋 and delicious. Please send me that plate😀. Thanks for sharing your recipe. That’s what I love about you Tina always bring something different. Have a blessed day 🙏🏽 Don’t forget to upload the Christmas 🎄 video please 😀💕🙏🏽
Tina dear just tried the recipe with some Icy Point Salmon gravy came out flawless.Only thing I would do differently is to used fresh okra which I didn't have only frozen but it tends to change the color of the cornmeal.
H Velcia, So glad to hear your cou cou came out flawless. Its such an easy way to make a little cou cou if your in the mood and don't want to go through the process of all that stirring. I understand the fresh okra, it's always better. Thanks for giving the cou cou a try
Yolande you are so welcome, you just made me hungry, wish I could join you that sounds delicious. Now you have a new and quick way to make cou cou without all the stirring.
Hi Tina,I’ll try making the couscous in the microwave, can you guess what your grandmother would say to you not using the stick, my husband still use the stick but I am going to surprise him making it in the microwave, I won’t tell him how I did it, I’ll let you know. Thanks
Hi Mildred, lol I'm sure when he sees how easy and quick it is to make cou cou in the microwave, he's going to retire that stick. My grandmother was so set in her ways that she probably think something was wrong and not want to try it. I look forward to hearing how you husband like it.
Smoke herring is very tasty.My mom cooked it for us as kids but I never remember her taking out the bones cause the bones already dried so it won’t hurt you
Apparently I was suppose to soak it first. that soften the herring up which made the bones come out easier. Even though the bones wont hurt you, you still have to pick those big ones out. You probably don't remember you mom taking them out but I'm sure she did. Thanks for watching.
Hi Sassy, someone told me to soak it first before taking the bones out. Next time you can try it that way first. The cou cou in the microwave is just a quick way and easy way. let me know how you like it.
Tina, lol, I don’t believe you said to put away the Cou Cou stick, now you are becoming like the microwave generation, heehee 😉 I have done cou Cou in the microwave before but don’t think I blended it in the blender, it has been a while. My favorite things to eat with Cou Cou is salmon, steam flying fish and herring. Tina it looks really good the only thing you forgot was a little butter 🧈 in the gravy and the little hole on top of the Cou Cou. Good job I can definitely have some.
Hi Paulette, time to put away those cou cou sticks, this is cou cou made easy. herring is good but the smell is so strong, I must admit it tasted very good, did not miss the butter, tasted very good without.
Hi Debra, I did see some that was already filet, I realize it would have been easier for me if I had bought that instead. Debra refresh my memory you call me Lorraine so I’m wondering if we know each other. Thank you for watching and happy independence
Coucou and red herring🤩✅prepare to use the wooden spoon tried it in the microwave found it got hard as it cools even when I reduced the cooking time but yours look fine..thank you can’t get thru the week sceptic for the coucou fix😂my children are fussy but one grandchild would eat anything I cook (not🤣)
Hi Gloria, of course nothing can beat the old fashion cou cou with stick, the microwave is just a quick way if you don't want to go through that process. I am wondering why yours got hard, did you put enough liquid and did you cover it in the microwave. these little things makes a difference. You must give it another try and see. Thanks for watching and giving .
Love this tutorial. I tried to make this as a young bride and it started to get lumps. I was devastated. i let it cool and put it in the food processor to smooth out and then back to the stove. I wanted to prove to my then husband it wasn't that hard🤣well he had the smoothest coucou ever that night. I did confess but ive steared clear of that recipe ever since. Thanks to you I will be making my own coucou from now on. Did you use the fine cornmeal?
Hi Mama, stirring cou cou is not the easies thing to do, but you were very inventive, what a good idea I'm sure he was just happy with a good bowl of cou cou and not interested in the way it was made lol. Making cou cou in the microwave is a quick and easy way without all the stirring. The meal I used was a fine cornmeal you can find in any supermarket. Thanks for watching.
Hi Cheryl, when I saw it I had to buy it, but I did not remember about the soaking either, since I was press for time I put it on to boil and that may have cause it to be a little rubber, however It tasted very good. Thanks for watching and enjoy your Sunday.
Hi Tinaraine. It looks delicious. Unfortunately, I do not eat Cou Cou or Herring so I'll pass on this recipe to my family. My mother used to buy the Herring without the skin and bones so you can get it that way. I think my mother used to soak it; I don't remember her boiling it. Thanks for the video, enjoy you week, and be safe.
Hi Ava, Cou Cou is something you either like or hate, I hated it growing up now I love it. The herring I have not eaten in years, so I had to try, mess it up a little because some people said I needed to swing and soak it, however it came out tasting nice no complains. happy independence
I guess a little okra water will do the trick as well but as you may know old habits are sometimes hard to break. Thanks for watching. Have a great weekend
Charmaine, It's not something I think I'll make again, a lot of work when into it and the smell stays with you for awhile. but overall it tasted pretty good. Enjoy your sunday.
They also use the slimy okra water to mould the cou cou. You’ve taken me back to my child hood. When our grandparents had a shed roof and not a kitchen 😁
Our grandparents we can look back and appreciate them and the things their did. Our grandparents did not have a lot but their used what they had wisely including making delicious dishes from barely anything.
Esther I remember eating it as a little girl, but this was my first time cooking it, I was told I needed to swing and soak it. Had no idea that's why I asked you all to let me know how you make it. It tasted like I remember it to taste. Thanks for the info. Happy independence day.
Thanks for the tip! I just had not eaten it in so many years, I complely forgot the correct way to prepare it. I did recieved lots of messages telling me the correct way to make it..
I make my Cou Cou the Original Bajan way and will never change as long as i have strength to stand up at my stove. This process is too long. From boiling the Okras to stirring it is only about 15mins depending on how much cups you're making. If you don't know any better i guess you can do it her way. Good luck 🙏🏽
Denys, the original way will always be the way to go but sometimes if time is not on your side this is just a quick way to enjoy the same meal tasting exactly the same way.
Regina it's not the Bajan way of course, it's just a different way if you want a quick meal without going through the process of stirring. If there were microwaves back then I'm sure people would have used them. But of course we know you can never beat the real thing. 🙂
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Thank you Tinarine .I am so glad to learn how to do the Coucou in the microwave . I love how well you cook and how you are able to teach us these Bajan recipes . They bring back such lovely memories of my grand mother .
Norma you are very welcome! Cou Cou in the microwave is just a quick way to make it without all the hassle of stirring and the clean up after. The goal is to keep our Bajan culture alive. Thanks so much for watching.
Good morning Tina I always enjoy your recipes. I love cou cou and I have never tried it in the microwave will definitely try it now looks great. The last time I ate red herring and cou cou I was pregnant and my son is now 27 years so you took me down memory lane for some good memories thank you!! Happy Independence Day 🇧🇧
Hi Jackie, Thank you for watching! Cou Cou in the microwave is just another quick way to eat it without stirring and sweeting. I also think that's the first time I ate it since leaving Barbados and that's years ago. I'm glad I was able to bring a few memories back. Enjoy the rest of your day. and happy independence to you as well.
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never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I could make Cou Cou in the microwave, Thank you girl I will make some this weekend with fish and gravy
Yes someone introduce me to it years ago and I love it. of course the old fashion way is always best but this way is quick and easy, you can retire the cou cou stick.
Hi Tina I tried the Cou Cou in the Microwave I got it done Thank You!
Wonderful! You see how easy it was. I made some here for my family and they were surprise to see the taste did not change. It tasted the same as if you cooked it on the stove.
Oh man!! I like this!! I never thought of putting it in the microwave!! Wow thanks! Am gon do this!!
This is so much faster, if you are in the mood for cou cou and don't want to go through the process of all that stirring, just stick it in the microwave it works great.
Great show, I always watch
Thank you so much!
My Mummy use to make cou cou. I miss her so much and her cou cou. Gonna try this. Thank you...
Hi Natalie, good night to you, hope you had a fantastic day! I understand the loss of not having someone you love around but now you can make yourself some cou cou and put a big smile on her face saying well done. Cooking cou cou in the microwave is quick and easy way, you don't have to worry about all that stirring. Thanks for watching and enjoy your cou cou
@@Tinaraine thanks a bunch. 🤗🤗
@@natbrat326 My pleasure! 😍
Love the new version.
Thank you!
This is good food👍👍👍👍👍
Yes it's a great dish in the Bajan culture.
o my goodness thank you for cooking this meal,this is my mom favorite meal,she has pass away,and it brought back lots of memories and tears
Awwwww Cecilia I am so sorry to hear about your mom, I loss my mom about a year ago as well so I understand how you're feeling. I think of all the fun times we had together, things that made her laugh, which makes me laugh, I think of her cracking up with laughter, that makes me feel good. Every time you feel sad think of something that made her laugh and you will find yourself smiling she would want that. Picture her enjoying this meal with a smile no tears
@@Tinaraine thank you
My little maternal Bajan grandmother would have loved the speedy microwave. She made it with codfish gravy. It was delicious ‼️ Her husband made a good cucumber salad. I will be using canned salmon. She also cooked black pudding and pepper sauce. My daughter told me about you. Thanks for the recipe. Miss food and folks, but have good memories ❗
Hello Barbara, good morning! Let me start by saying thank you to your daughter for sharing the video, it is very much appreciated. Making Cou Cou in the microwave save so much time and energy, and the have it with salmon gravy, and cucumber on the side Ohhh! So good. Hopefully with this channel you don't have to miss food to much, There's all Bajan dishes on this channel. Thank you so much for watching and have a fantastic day.
We used to put the herring over the flames on the stove to separate the skin
Hi Martha, Thank you for the info, I forgot how it was made, I have not eaten herring in so many years, will remember that for next time. Have a good evening and thanks for watching.
My mother used to wrap the herring in old newspaper and burn it under low fire, which easily removed the skin. Next, she would soak it in water with freshly squeezed Lemon or lime juice, rinse, and season with her favorite fresh herbs and seasonings.
Hi Tina.. I remember mum use to put it on the stove to separate the skin from the flesh then puck it. Dont know if you do that with the herring that is already smoked...however cou cou and red herring is a bomb!!!
Hi Hetty, I believe soaking the herring would probably be better, it would soften the herring causing it to be a little easier to pluck. But you're right it was real good. Thanks for watching and enjoy the rest of your sunday..
Yummy recipe 💖💖
Thank you Tionia 😊
You brought back some sweet memories. But I have to try this in the microwave
Hi Yvonne, the microwave is just another quick and easy way to eat your cou cou. Thanks for watching glad I was able to take you down memory lane lol. Enjoy your sunday.
Watching Tina, I love ❤️ herring!! They also have it prepared like that in the stores. You need to find a good fish market, I know the are so many over there.
Wish I could find a good fish market around here somewhere, but there is none that I know of, we may have to travel all the way to Orlando to find fresh fish unless I can get my husband to go fishing.
@@Tinaraine 😂😂😂I love that, you are too funny. My hubby LOVE fishing 🎣
Hi Tinaraine, mrs. Sobers , from Georgia. I came across your video few days ago and for greatful for it because my husband loves co co but I don’t so I tried it and it came very good
Wonderful! So glad you were able to give it a try, I'm happy he liked it.
Awesome
Thank you!
Tina the way you taste your food would make me eat all my food every time
Hi Melda lol lol, I'm guessing that's a good thing. Thanks for watching.
Microwave!!!!! This is a revelation ❤🇬🇧
Yes it is, quick and easy
Hi, you do not have to boil the okras. Second you have to boil the red herring that way all the bones and skin will come off. I think you have to cook the cou cou three times at five minutes each. I cook my cou cou all the time. Baja said don’t add garlic powder only salt. I guess to each his own.
I was just here saying memories oh memories what a great channel i butt up pon I'm loving your channel♥♥♥👍👍👍
Thank you! I wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year!
Thanks for sharing definitely will try this recipe ❤ I was in Barbados on vacation returned home a few days ago. Got some flying fish and Marlin. Will definitely make stew fish and coucou. God bless.
Thank you so much DC, I plan on being in Barbados next month. One thing I'm looking forward to is eating some nice fresh fish. Thanks for watching.
@@Tinaraine sounds great Tina! You'll enjoy it there. I stayed in St. Michaels, but have relatives in a few parishes, so I was traveling all over. I love Barbados and the beaches ⛱ I'm watching your video on Black pudding and souse YUM 😋 I did make the cou cou, turned out really good. Thanks for the recipe. God bless.
Made cou cou using your method and it came out perfect
Amazing! This recipe is quick and easy for when you're in the mood and just don't want the hassle of cooking the cou cou and having all the clean up. Thanks for watching and giving the recipe a try
Hi Tina,
I tried your recipe but I cut it in half to make a smaller portion. My dad, who owns a cou cou stick, was skeptical about the whole microwave business but was pleasantly surprised! I was born in Canada so “baby steps” for me 😆. Like your daughter, I’m not playing around with no fish head and thing so I made a gravy with tin red salmon instead LOL. I look forward to trying out your other recipes. Thanks for sharing
Great job Cheryl! I am glad you give it a try, People who are use to their cou cou stick are very skeptical until they get to taste it, it's always better the old fashion but this is just another quick way to make it. Great combination salmon gravy with lots of pepper Yum yum good. Thanks for watching
Oh yes, I watched this video long ago. Your herring is very beautiful. And really not so expensive. Very delicious. Oh yes. The older folks worked hard. Tfs💯👍🏽
Hi Emily Thank you so much 🤗 for watching. I went into the supermarket and found that herring by accident.
Good evening my darling, you made me laugh when you said I gonna taste the herring to see if it salt (of course Tina) i went to buy some yesterday at the store to cook with some cou cou but they never look good so I left them. What you need to do is to singe the skin comes off easier and it's best to soak the herring it helps the fine bones to come out easier and of course it takes salt out but not too much. Do not boil because it takes too much of the flavour away. I've done it before and I just soaked it and it was fine. You really do add a lot of seasoning to your food. I think the herring flavour speaks for itself. I dont have a cou cou stick and I still make mine with a wooden spoon it still works. I have never seen cou cou done that way, more seasoning and in microwave it's a first!!!!I. Not for me I am old school lol. If you soak cornmeal before it would never be lumpy when you add to okra water. more seasoning Tina, in cou cou, Lawd!!! I am sure it tasted great, looks great. Thanks for sharing. Happy Independence Day for tomorrow.🇧🇧🇧🇧 Have a wonderful afternoon. Time in UK 17.40pm Sunday.🇬🇧💕
Lol Angel old school girl! I think that's the first time I've cooked it, the taste and smell I can never forget, but remembering how to get those bones out was a challenge. I first thought the 5 herrings was going to be to much but I found out it was not. That cou cou was good and I think I'll have my left over's for lunch today. Thank you for watching and happy independence to you as well.
Hello Tina🥰
I’m here watching.
Thank you!
Hmmmmm delicious 🍝
Happy independence. Love the recipe.
Thank you Gloria happy independence to you as well.
Hello! I made the microwave cou cou today. Initially I was skeptical but it came out good. Will be my go to method from now on! I made mine with salmon gravy but I added a little liquid smoke to give it that smoky taste! I used to hear my Dad talk about frizz fish? Pounded, smoked salt fish I think he said. Do you know anything about what it is? I could never get a recipe from him and my Mom was not familiar with it.
Hi Lg, I am so glad the microwave cou cou came out good for you yeahhhh! cou cou in the microwave cannot beat the old fashion way but it is a quick way if you are in the mood and don't want to go through the process. Fizz saltfish is great I will put that on my list of things to do. smoked saltfish I'm not familiar with only smoke herring. Thank you for watching and giving the recipe a try.
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Thanks
Thanks for sharing this version of cou cou Tina...I ordered some canned smoked herring from Wal-Mart so I will be trying this version...and I love your Bajan stories😍
Hi Shirlene good night hope you have a fantastic day! I have not had the smoked herring in the can, will be trying that next. Hope you enjoy your cou cou in the microwave let me know how it comes out. Thanks for watching.
It looks wonderful 💯🎉 but all that microwave and blender I would have done had that cou cou stir.. or whisked 😂😂😂
Yes and you would be sweating, Microwaves cant take the place of making Cou Cou the old fashion way, its just a quick way, if your tired and don't want to go through the process of stirring.
Oh my goodness Tina🥰🥰 Your food looks so good yummy😋 and delicious. Please send me that plate😀. Thanks for sharing your recipe. That’s what I love about you Tina always bring something different. Have a blessed day 🙏🏽
Don’t forget to upload the Christmas 🎄 video please 😀💕🙏🏽
Thank you so much 🤗 I tried to think of all the dishes bajans like to eat.
Tina dear just tried the recipe with some Icy Point Salmon gravy came out flawless.Only thing I would do differently is to used fresh okra which I didn't have only frozen but it tends to change the color of the cornmeal.
H Velcia, So glad to hear your cou cou came out flawless. Its such an easy way to make a little cou cou if your in the mood and don't want to go through the process of all that stirring. I understand the fresh okra, it's always better. Thanks for giving the cou cou a try
I just make cou cou the way you did it in the microwave. I also make sardines in tomato sauce for the gravy. I was delicious. I love you.
Yolande you are so welcome, you just made me hungry, wish I could join you that sounds delicious. Now you have a new and quick way to make cou cou without all the stirring.
Hi Tina,I’ll try making the couscous in the microwave, can you guess what your grandmother would say to you not using the stick, my husband still use the stick but I am going to surprise him making it in the microwave, I won’t tell him how I did it, I’ll let you know. Thanks
Hi Mildred, lol I'm sure when he sees how easy and quick it is to make cou cou in the microwave, he's going to retire that stick. My grandmother was so set in her ways that she probably think something was wrong and not want to try it. I look forward to hearing how you husband like it.
Smoke herring is very tasty.My mom cooked it for us as kids but I never remember her taking out the bones cause the bones already dried so it won’t hurt you
Apparently I was suppose to soak it first. that soften the herring up which made the bones come out easier. Even though the bones wont hurt you, you still have to pick those big ones out. You probably don't remember you mom taking them out but I'm sure she did. Thanks for watching.
I love red herring, I get it here in African stores
First time for me buying it, I don’t think I’ll get it again, it tasted good but it’s not a favorite.
Tina nice ! First time I tried the red herring had to use so many to get a good gravy. But will try it n the micro wave next time
Hi Sassy, someone told me to soak it first before taking the bones out. Next time you can try it that way first. The cou cou in the microwave is just a quick way and easy way. let me know how you like it.
I hav'ent eaten herring in years but I will give it a try thanks Ms Tina
@@heatherhaddock8193 First time in years eating it for me as well. It was a lot of work but I needed to soak it first.
Tina, lol, I don’t believe you said to put away the Cou Cou stick, now you are becoming like the microwave generation, heehee 😉 I have done cou Cou in the microwave before but don’t think I blended it in the blender, it has been a while. My favorite things to eat with Cou Cou is salmon, steam flying fish and herring. Tina it looks really good the only thing you forgot was a little butter 🧈 in the gravy and the little hole on top of the Cou Cou. Good job I can definitely have some.
Hi Paulette, time to put away those cou cou sticks, this is cou cou made easy. herring is good but the smell is so strong, I must admit it tasted very good, did not miss the butter, tasted very good without.
@@Tinaraine I know that smell at least you can still open the doors and windows.
@@EverythingPaulette Yes I can.
Please be authentic. No micowave
Looks good Lorraine . I could taste it right now. My mouth is watering. Sometimes red herring is sold already fillet at the Caribbean Markets.
Hi Debra, I did see some that was already filet, I realize it would have been easier for me if I had bought that instead. Debra refresh my memory you call me Lorraine so I’m wondering if we know each other. Thank you for watching and happy independence
I going to cook this on Sunday, but I bought the smoked herring filets from Publix and I will boil it for 5 to 10 minutes to get rid of the salt..
Yes I got a lot of messages telling me I should have soaked it, so boiling it would be perfect. Its quick and easy, you will enjoy it.
@@Tinaraine I also liked your twist on making the cou cou from the blender to the microwave ..thanks 😊
@@sariedowner1344 you’re welcome 😉
Coucou and red herring🤩✅prepare to use the wooden spoon tried it in the microwave found it got hard as it cools even when I reduced the cooking time but yours look fine..thank you can’t get thru the week sceptic for the coucou fix😂my children are fussy but one grandchild would eat anything I cook (not🤣)
Hi Gloria, of course nothing can beat the old fashion cou cou with stick, the microwave is just a quick way if you don't want to go through that process. I am wondering why yours got hard, did you put enough liquid and did you cover it in the microwave. these little things makes a difference. You must give it another try and see. Thanks for watching and giving .
Hi Tinaraine, can you please make a video on how to make homemade potato chips?
Hi Tyler, Yes, I will put it on my list of things to do. Thanks for watching
You're welcome
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How many fresh okras did you used to make the coucou.🤔
I did not count them sorry, there is no specific amount, you can use little or a lot its ok.
Can you make a video on you green sessioing please
Hi Robert I have a video up on how how to make bajan seasoning, take a look through the videos and you will see it.🙂
Love this tutorial. I tried to make this as a young bride and it started to get lumps. I was devastated. i let it cool and put it in the food processor to smooth out and then back to the stove. I wanted to prove to my then husband it wasn't that hard🤣well he had the smoothest coucou ever that night. I did confess but ive steared clear of that recipe ever since. Thanks to you I will be making my own coucou from now on. Did you use the fine cornmeal?
Hi Mama, stirring cou cou is not the easies thing to do, but you were very inventive, what a good idea I'm sure he was just happy with a good bowl of cou cou and not interested in the way it was made lol. Making cou cou in the microwave is a quick and easy way without all the stirring. The meal I used was a fine cornmeal you can find in any supermarket. Thanks for watching.
@@Tinaraine Thank you so much for taking time to reply. Blessings to you in all you do💛🌹🙏🏼
Oh my, I saw some red herring yesterday and couldn’t remember how long it needed to soak. Breadfruit coucou and red herring hmmmm
Hi Cheryl, when I saw it I had to buy it, but I did not remember about the soaking either, since I was press for time I put it on to boil and that may have cause it to be a little rubber, however It tasted very good. Thanks for watching and enjoy your Sunday.
Can I come over which state are you in I love that dish
I am in Florida, but cooking that in the microwave is so easy, less time and less clean up.
Can you remember pickled “dressed” cucumber with chip up red herring or salt fish as part side dish
Awwww yes! So good, you have to remind me of some dishes I may have forgotten, I would love to make them, or try. lol.
Tinaraine I made the microwave cou cou today with can salmon gravy. I was great
So happy to hear that! Yeahhhh I am glad it came out great for you.😍
Yes you have to soak it
Red herring not suppose to cook too long or it will have a different texture
It gets rubbery.
I don’t remember boiling it I think you just soak it.
I think you're right, someone said soak it before taking the bones out, That make more sense.
Hi Tinaraine. It looks delicious. Unfortunately, I do not eat Cou Cou or Herring so I'll pass on this recipe to my family. My mother used to buy the Herring without the skin and bones so you can get it that way. I think my mother used to soak it; I don't remember her boiling it. Thanks for the video, enjoy you week, and be safe.
Hi Ava, Cou Cou is something you either like or hate, I hated it growing up now I love it. The herring I have not eaten in years, so I had to try, mess it up a little because some people said I needed to swing and soak it, however it came out tasting nice no complains. happy independence
Lord red herring gravy. Too sweet fuh days
Yes sweet fuh days, It taste so good with lots of peppery gravy.
Why butter in the bowl? All you need is a little of the Okra water that they were cooked in. Because it is slippery enough make the ball.
I guess a little okra water will do the trick as well but as you may know old habits are sometimes hard to break. Thanks for watching. Have a great weekend
Ok Tina you lost me with the red herring. Don’t like red herring . No Mam. The cou cou recipe is a good one, keep the recipes coming. Much love
Charmaine, It's not something I think I'll make again, a lot of work when into it and the smell stays with you for awhile. but overall it tasted pretty good. Enjoy your sunday.
They also use the slimy okra water to mould the cou cou. You’ve taken me back to my child hood. When our grandparents had a shed roof and not a kitchen 😁
Our grandparents we can look back and appreciate them and the things their did.
Our grandparents did not have a lot but their used what they had wisely including making delicious dishes from barely anything.
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Tinane you suppose to put it over the fire to swinger the fish.in ny we get it already skin .its too salt
Esther I remember eating it as a little girl, but this was my first time cooking it, I was told I needed to swing and soak it. Had no idea that's why I asked you all to let me know how you make it. It tasted like I remember it to taste. Thanks for the info. Happy independence day.
Girl rinse under running water then boil the smoked herring it will soften up and will be able to lessen the salt taste
Thanks for the tip! I just had not eaten it in so many years, I complely forgot the correct way to prepare it. I did recieved lots of messages telling me the correct way to make it..
Barbados national dish is not black pudding and souse it’s cou cou and flying fish with pickled cucumber and a slice of sweet potato.
Yes you're right.😀pickle cucumber and sweet potato always add that extra touch.
I paid 4bds for one single herrin today from the Roxy supermarket.
Lol is that a good price, I don't know. I remember where the Roxy theater use to be.
you have to roast it on the stove the bones would come out easy then you can soak it or boil it and then make your gravy
Thank you for letting me know, I had forgotten how my grandmother use to make it
I make my Cou Cou the Original Bajan way and will never change as long as i have strength to stand up at my stove. This process is too long. From boiling the Okras to stirring it is only about 15mins depending on how much cups you're making. If you don't know any better i guess you can do it her way. Good luck 🙏🏽
Denys, the original way will always be the way to go but sometimes if time is not on your side this is just a quick way to enjoy the same meal tasting exactly the same way.
It may b best to soak I then clean it!
Yes, you are right! That makes more sense. Did not think of it. Thanks.
Loops just saw you made the microwave version already (sorry)
Lol that's alright, 😍
In st 🇰🇳 st kitts we roast it and eat it too dry and bony
Its pretty tasty, I believe it's roasted in Barbados too, lol I did it the wrong way.
Next time boil it a little then take it apart it is easier
I hadn't use red herring in years I completely forgot how to prepare it
I disliked this because this is not the bajan way ! It’s quick yes but texture wise it’s not there..all that radiation isn’t good either.
There is an easier way in the microwave. Just as 10 minutes.
Regina it's not the Bajan way of course, it's just a different way if you want a quick meal without going through the process of stirring. If there were microwaves back then I'm sure people would have used them. But of course we know you can never beat the real thing. 🙂
Herring is too salty unless you soak it out and they're not as tasty.
I never buys it, so I had a hard time remembering how to prepare it before cooking. Have a great weekend
You should talk less snd fo more cooking; because a lot of shat you're saying doesn't make any sense