Callaloo Voodoo Recipe

Name: Callaloo Voodoo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh crabmeat; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 3 scallions, including the green tops, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 sprigs fresh thyme (crumbled, or 1/2 teaspoon dried); 12 lb thick slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 lb fresh spinach (or callaloo greens, cleaned with stems removed); 1 lb okra, topped, tailed, and cut into rounds; 7 cups water (or stock); salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 1 fresh chili pepper, Pricked with a fork; 3 limes, juice of

Servings: persons

2 lbs fresh crabmeat
3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 scallions, including the green tops, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme (crumbled, or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
12 lb thick slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 lb fresh spinach (or callaloo greens, cleaned with stems removed)
1 lb okra, topped, tailed, and cut into rounds
7 cups water (or stock)
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 fresh chili pepper, Pricked with a fork
3 limes, juice of

1
Brown the crab meat in the oil with the scallions, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, and the crumbled thyme.
2
In a stockpot, brown the diced bacon.
3
Wilt the spinach in the rendered bacon fat.
4
Add the okra, cover with the water or stock, and add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
5
Cook for 20 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk.
6
When done, add the crab meat, remaining garlic, and chili that has been pricked with a fork.
7
Continue to cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
When done, add the lime juice, whisk it through thoroughly, and serve hot.

7559

kcal

Calories

577

Fat

Carbs

514

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs fresh crabmeat, 3 tablespoons peanut oil, 3 scallions, including the green tops, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Callaloo Voodoo falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Voodoo

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