Crab and Callaloo Recipe

Name: Crab and Callaloo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch dasheen leaves* or spinach; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, optional; 2 medium crabs, meat only; 12 okra, sliced; 1 pig's tail; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole

Servings: persons

1
Strip the stalks from the dasheen leaves and wash and dry the leaves.
2
Cut leaves into fine pieces.
3
Set aside.
4
Heat oil, if using, in a large pot over medium-high heat, and then add crab meat, okra, pig's tail, green onions, onions, thyme, and garlic.
5
Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Place whole hot pepper in pot, then add 2 cups of boiling water and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until all ingredients are tender.
8
Remove hot pepper.
9
Whisk in the dasheen leaves until well blended.
10
Serve with rice, potatoes or boiled dasheen root.
11
*Cook's Note: Dasheen is a variety of taro; the leaves of the taro root are called callaloo in the Caribbean.
12
If you cannot find dasheen leaves or taro root leaves, substitute spinach.

109

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch dasheen leaves* or spinach, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, optional, 2 medium crabs, meat only, 12 okra, sliced, and more.

Yes, Crab and Callaloo falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab and Callaloo

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Variations & substitutions

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