Steamed Flying Fish and Cou-Cou

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Cou-Cou:

2 cups water

10 small okra, finely sliced

1/4 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 pound fine cornmeal

Flying Fish:

8 Flying Fish (about 1 1/2 pounds), scaled, boned, and butterflied

3 tablespoons Bajan seasoning (also called green seasoning)

Lime juice, as needed

Salt, as needed

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 large onions, sliced

3 cloves garlic, sliced

1 stalk celery, diced

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons catsup

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon mustard

1 teaspoon sugar

1 cup water or fish stock

1/4 green bell pepper, sliced

1/4 yellow bell pepper, sliced

1/4 red bell pepper, sliced

2 large tomatoes, chopped

2 tablespoons mixed chopped herbs, like dill, chives, parsley, and thyme

1/4 teaspoon hot sauce