CARIBBEAN CALLALOO AND CRAB

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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

18 taro leaves
12 pods okra, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme
6 cloves garlic, crushed
4 ounces salted pig's tail
½ cup peeled, cubed pumpkin
1 cup water
1 habanero pepper
3 cups coconut milk
4 blue crabs, cleaned and chopped
salt to taste
4 green onions, chopped

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

Jainul Hawari
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandro Peikrishvili
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This dish was a bit too salty for me, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were amazing and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again, but I will reduce the amount of salt next time.


Shamiul Shakib
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I'm a huge fan of Caribbean food, and this dish did not disappoint! The flavors were amazing and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Christopher sifiso Molala
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This dish was perfect for a summer party! The flavors were light and refreshing, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Zemei Jackyline
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I'm not a very good cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The flavors were amazing and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Musharaf Hossain
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were amazing and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Luke Crumpton
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jimmy Stewart
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were amazing and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again, but I will reduce the amount of pepper next time.


Alive Majola
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I'm not a huge fan of callaloo, but I loved this dish! The flavors were so well-balanced and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ruwaifa Hussain
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This dish was easy to make and the results were amazing! The callaloo was cooked perfectly and the crab was flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayomide blaq
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of crab, but I'm so glad I did! The flavors were amazing and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shihab Raj
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.