CALLALOO (TRINIDAD)
Substitute chard or kale and spinach if you don't have access to a West Indian market and can't access the calalloo leaves (taro leaves). This is a trademark of Trinidad where crab and callaloo is the national dish. Served with rice, or macaroni pie, coo-coo or a selection of local root vegetables. Trini's have this iron rich soup at least once a week, usually on a Sunday. Can be made in advance and freezes well.
Provided by WizzyTheStick
Categories Crab
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put salted pork pieces in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Drain off this water. Repeat this process to draw off the excess salt from the salted meat.
- Heat the oil in a large pot and add the onion, garlic, celery and fresh herbs. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add okras, pumpkin and dasheen leaves and sauté for another minute or so. Add the coconut milk and stock or water, crab and hot pepper.
- Keep an eye on that hot pepper use one that is not bruised. You DO NOT want that pepper to burst while cooking. The heat from the burst pepper will overpower the other flavours.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for about 35 minutes.
- Taste and add salt if needed.
- Remove hot pepper and crab or meat, and swizzle the callaloo, or put in a blender or you can use an immersion type blender, and beat until smooth. Return the crab or meat pieces to the soup. Add the cooking margarine or butter. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Stir well.
- Serve hot as a soup on it's own or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.2, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 486.5, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 4
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Debbie Clayton
[email protected]This callaloo recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy working mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and the results are amazing. The callaloo is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I l
Mudassir Mashori
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of callaloo, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The callaloo was surprisingly delicious. The flavors were well-balanced and the callaloo was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Asif Bhuyan
[email protected]This callaloo recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The callaloo is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I love serving this dish with rice and vegetables.
Val Bona
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Trinidadian food and I was so excited to try this callaloo recipe. I wasn't disappointed! The callaloo was delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Amaarbih imaan yaseer moollan
[email protected]This callaloo recipe is a winner! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The flavors are amazing and the callaloo is always tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ofori Ninson
[email protected]I love this callaloo recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The callaloo is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I love serving this dish with rice and plantains.
Kashif Ansari
[email protected]This callaloo recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy working mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and the results are amazing. The callaloo is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I l
Isaiah Lincoln
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of callaloo, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The callaloo was surprisingly delicious. The flavors were well-balanced and the callaloo was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Brew Tapia
[email protected]I'm a Trinidadian living in the US and I was so happy to find this callaloo recipe. It's the closest I've come to finding a recipe that tastes like my grandmother's callaloo. The flavors are amazing and the callaloo is cooked perfectly. I will defini
Abuzarri Yahya
[email protected]This callaloo recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The callaloo is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I love serving this dish with rice and plantains.
Mary Aidoo
[email protected]I made this callaloo for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The callaloo was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhammadshahzad Shehzad
[email protected]This is the best callaloo recipe I've ever tried. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The callaloo is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Hadi Kachela
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of callaloo. But I'm so glad I did! This callaloo is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the callaloo is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This callaloo recipe is a winner! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The flavors are amazing and the callaloo is always tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I love callaloo! It's one of my favorite Trinidadian dishes. The recipe was easy to follow and the callaloo turned out great. I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and rich flavor. I will definitely be making t
Mohmmed Khaliq
[email protected]Callaloo is a delicious and nutritious dish that is easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the callaloo was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!