Bajan dish on world list

Cou Cou and flying fish, Barbados’ national dish, is still holding its own among the gastronomical giants of the world, according to the National Geographic book Food Journeys of a Lifetime.
Flying fish and cou cou landed third place down from hamburgers from the United States at No. 1 and ackee and salt fish from Jamaica.
Cou cou was described “as a polenta-like cornmeal and okra porridge. Cou cou pairs perfectly with flying fish – once abundant but now overfished and scarce – which is either steamed with lime juice, spices and vegetables or fired and served with a spicy sauce”. (JS)