CALLALOO (REAL TRINI STYLE)...CARIBBEAN

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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.

Laxmi Rizal
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This was my first time making callaloo and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Aliah Ortellao
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mydul Vai
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great and the okra was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less pepper next time.


Shakib Al-Hasan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Caribbean food.


Ammar Jadoon
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This recipe was a disappointment. The flavors were bland and the okra was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Bengali
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I was looking for a new callaloo recipe and I'm so glad I found this one! It's the best callaloo I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Lesdy B
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make, delicious, and healthy. I've already made it several times and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.


Obitade Oladayo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sharon Martin
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This was my first time making callaloo and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


sandra bennett
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of okra, but I'm so glad I did! The okra was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Abbas butt
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This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the flavor and the presentation. I will definitely be making this again for future events.


Malachi Ibekwe
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I've been looking for a good callaloo recipe and this one is perfect! It's simple to make and the flavors are incredible. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Caribbean food.


Shankar Pandey
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This was a delicious recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.