Ingredients
- 1 bunch of callaloo leaves
- 1 cup of rice washed
- 4 gloves of garlic, chopped
- 2 medium or 1 large onion
- salt to taste
- 1/4 lb saltfish, soaked
- 1 tablespoon green seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 scotch bonet
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- -1-2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 cups fresh coconut milk (the store bought ones can be used as well)
- water to be added as needed
Instructions
- in a large pot, add washed callaloo leaves with some water (about 3/4 cup). allow to boil/cook until soft (can also be pressured for 20 minutes)
- while callaloo leaves are cooking, move on to washing and seasoning the saltfish (note well that any meat of choice can be used such as salted beef, chicken, pig tail etc). set aside. move on to chopping the onion and garlic
- once callaloo is cooked, add in coconut milk, salt fish, onion and garlic. allow to come to a boil before adding in washed rice. add in the rest of the seasonings. stir to combine and allow to cook. be sure to taste for flavour and in water if there is a need to add in more.
- once cooked remove from heat, serve hot with avocadoes on the side
- enjoy!
