Callaloo (Trinidad) Recipe

Name: Callaloo (Trinidad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch dasheen leaves (leaves of the TARO plant....found in tropical Australia) (optional); 1 bunch silver beet; 12 ounces okra, cut into rounds (approx 15); 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper (yellow squat looking); 1 bunch spring onion, peeled & chopped; 1 sprig thyme, leaves only; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 500 g crabmeat or 6 small crabs, backs removed and cleaned and cut in 1/2; 250 g streaky bacon, cut into small pieces; seasoning; 2 -2 ½ cups chicken stock or 2 -2 ½ cups vegetable stock; 3 -5 drops of west indian hot pepper sauce (to season, ENCONA, Caribbean sauces, West Indian HOT PEPPER SAUCE.......can be purchased in Coles in)

Servings: persons

1 bunch dasheen leaves (leaves of the TARO plant....found in tropical Australia) (optional)
1 bunch silver beet
12 ounces okra, cut into rounds (approx 15)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 whole scotch bonnet pepper (yellow squat looking)
1 bunch spring onion, peeled & chopped
1 sprig thyme, leaves only
1 tablespoon olive oil
500 g crabmeat or 6 small crabs, backs removed and cleaned and cut in 1/2
250 g streaky bacon, cut into small pieces
seasoning
2 -2 ½ cups chicken stock or 2 -2 ½ cups vegetable stock
3 -5 drops of west indian hot pepper sauce (to season, ENCONA, Caribbean sauces, West Indian HOT PEPPER SAUCE.......can be purchased in Coles in)

1
Put oil and bacon pieces in stockpot and cook bacon crispy.
2
Add onion and garlic and seasonings, saute; add stock, okra, silver beet and WHOLE pepper.
3
Bring to boil, and then simmer until all vegetables are soft (approximately 1- 1 1/2 hours), BEING VERY CAREFUL NOT TO BURST THE WHOLE PEPPER.
4
With spoon carefully remove pepper and discard.
5
Using an electric beater (or hand held swizzle stick) beat soup until vegetables are mashed down (do not puree).
6
Return pot to heat, and add crabmeat/crabs; simmer until cooked.
7
Serve hot and wear a bib to keep front clean when eating crabs, and sucking crabmeat from legs-- ENJOY!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch dasheen leaves (leaves of the TARO plant....found in tropical Australia) (optional), 1 bunch silver beet, 12 ounces okra, cut into rounds (approx 15), 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Callaloo (Trinidad) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Callaloo (Trinidad)

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