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Callaloo (Real Trini Style)…caribbean

Callaloo (Real Trini Style)...caribbean recipe

Callaloo is a popular dish in Trinidad and Tobago, made with dasheen leaves and often served with rice or roti.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

Cooking Method ,
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 45 mins
Servings 4
Calories 720
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 4 cup Dasheen leaves
  • 1 cup Okra
  • 1 cup Coconut milk
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 clove Garlic cloves
  • 1 sprig Thyme
  • 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
  1. Wash and chop the dasheen leaves.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped onion, garlic, and thyme to the pot and sauté until onions are translucent.
  4. Add dasheen leaves and okra to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in coconut milk and add Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove the Scotch bonnet pepper before serving.
  8. Serve hot with rice or roti.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Sugars 2g
Protein 8g16%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.