Best 4 Callaloo Real Trini Stylecaribbean Recipes
Callaloo is a traditional Trinidadian and Tobago dish, also popular in other Caribbean islands, with African roots. This hearty and flavorful soup or stew is typically made with a leafy green vegetable called callaloo (also known as amaranth or dasheen bush), along with a variety of other ingredients such as okra, tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, and meat or seafood. The soup is often seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, including thyme, cilantro, cumin, and hot peppers, giving it a unique and savory Caribbean flavor. Callaloo is typically served with a side of cornbread, roti, or rice, and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This article provides three different recipes for callaloo: a traditional Trinidadian-style callaloo, a Jamaican-style callaloo, and a vegetarian callaloo. Each recipe includes detailed instructions and a list of ingredients, ensuring that you can easily recreate this delicious dish at home.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CALLALOO (REAL TRINI STYLE)...CARIBBEAN
This is the real callaloo the way it's made in Trinidad. This callaloo is not considered a soup but rather a side dish used with the Sunday lunch. If you can get the real ingredients wherever you are you are going to really ENJOY this dish. Serve on rice, boiled provisions, macaroni pie, potato salad....Caribbean foods are best for this dish. All ingredients can be prepped before and stored in the refrigerator at least two days before.
Provided by kimfa.eveningtea
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 1 pint, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Separate leaves from stems. Thoroughly wash leaves and strip the stems. Tear leaves apart with hands into smaller pieces. Chop stems into about 2 inches length.
- Add all the ingredients into a medium pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil and then allow to simmer for 20 mins or until the okra seeds turn pink.
- Taste and season with salt & pepper if necessary.
- When the callaloo is done the leaves and okras should be tender and there should be enough liquid to blend the ingredients. If not add a little warm water to bring to a soup consistency.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Remove the pork tails before blending.
- Using a hand blender, blend the callaloo until all the ingredients are pureed.
- Store in a clean pot with pork tails and reheat before serving.
- Serve with rice, stewed Caribbean chicken, potato salad, boiled provisions, cole slaw, pigeon peas and macaroni pie.
STEWED CALLALOO
Callaloo is Jamaican dish of greens. If you can't find it fresh, use spinach or other hearty greens.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot and thyme; saute 2 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Add callaloo and tomato. Continue to saute, stirring frequently, 3-4 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Saute until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 317.6, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 1.6
CARIBBEAN CALLALOO AND CRAB
A mouthwatering puree of Taro Leaves and crab served over rice or as a soup, it will leave you wanting more. If taro leaves are not available, you may substitute 2 packages of frozen spinach.
Provided by SKYLARKER
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Clean the taro leaves by removing the skin from the stalks, and removing the tip from the center rib. Rinse, and cut into bite size pieces.
- Place the taro leaves, okra, onion, thyme, garlic, salted pig's tail, pumpkin, water, habanero pepper (whole), and coconut milk into a large pot. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
- Add the crab to the pot. Be careful not to puncture the habanero pepper. Cover, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the habanero, and season with salt to taste. Puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. You could also puree in small batches using a blender. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 47.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
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
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh callaloo leaves, okra, and vegetables will give your dish the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the callaloo: Callaloo leaves can become slimy if they are overcooked. Cook them just until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add some heat: A little bit of pepper or hot sauce can add a nice kick to callaloo. Be careful not to add too much, or you will overpower the other flavors.
- Serve callaloo with your favorite sides: Callaloo is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include rice, roti, and fried plantains.
Conclusion:
Callaloo is a delicious and nutritious Caribbean dish that is easy to make. With its vibrant flavors and colors, callaloo is a surefire hit at any gathering. So next time you're looking for a new dish to try, give callaloo a try. You won't be disappointed.
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