CALLALOO (REAL TRINI STYLE)...CARIBBEAN

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Callaloo (Real Trini Style)...caribbean image

This is the real callaloo the way it's made in Trinidad. This callaloo is not considered a soup but rather a side dish used with the Sunday lunch. If you can get the real ingredients wherever you are you are going to really ENJOY this dish. Serve on rice, boiled provisions, macaroni pie, potato salad....Caribbean foods are best for this dish. All ingredients can be prepped before and stored in the refrigerator at least two days before.

Provided by kimfa.eveningtea

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 1 pint, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch dasheen leaves (root vegetable of the Caribbean or tarrow root)
15 okra (soft tips, cut into 1 inch pieces )
2 stems chives (chopped coarsely)
1 onion (medium, sliced)
1 sprig thyme (stem and leaves)
1 bunch celery (chopped roughly)
1 garlic clove (crushed)
1 whole hot pepper
1 pimentos (chopped)
2 1/2 cups coconut milk (freshly squeezed, coconut milk powder or frozen can be used)
1/4 lb salted pork tail (adding pig tail is optional. Boil out salt 30 mins in water until tender and cut in to 1inch pieces)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Separate leaves from stems. Thoroughly wash leaves and strip the stems. Tear leaves apart with hands into smaller pieces. Chop stems into about 2 inches length.
  • Add all the ingredients into a medium pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil and then allow to simmer for 20 mins or until the okra seeds turn pink.
  • Taste and season with salt & pepper if necessary.
  • When the callaloo is done the leaves and okras should be tender and there should be enough liquid to blend the ingredients. If not add a little warm water to bring to a soup consistency.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Remove the pork tails before blending.
  • Using a hand blender, blend the callaloo until all the ingredients are pureed.
  • Store in a clean pot with pork tails and reheat before serving.
  • Serve with rice, stewed Caribbean chicken, potato salad, boiled provisions, cole slaw, pigeon peas and macaroni pie.

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