Antigua and Barbuda Fungee
Soft, firm balls of cornmeal and okra, a traditional accompaniment from Antigua and Barbuda.
This simple preparation combines cornmeal and okra into a thick mixture shaped into balls. It makes five servings; the 15-minute preparation time is an estimate.
Method
- 01
Prepare the okra
Finely chop the okra. Bring enough of the water to a boil in a pot, reserving some of the 4 cups to moisten the cornmeal. Add the okra and salt.
5 min - 02
Cook and thicken the mixture
Mix the cornmeal with some of the reserved water to make a moist paste with no dry patches. Gradually stir it into the pot. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes; uncover and stir continuously until the mixture is cooked and thick, about 20–30 minutes. Add the reserved water gradually if needed, and keep stirring to break up any lumps.
30 min - 03
Shape and serve
Lightly grease a small bowl with the olive oil. Transfer a portion of the mixture to the bowl and swirl it to form a ball; repeat with the remaining mixture and serve hot.
Ingredients
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