callaloo Archives - Spice Island Cooking https://spiceislandcooking.com/tag/callaloo/ Grenadian Cooking, Grenadian Baking Thu, 24 Aug 2023 01:42:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://i0.wp.com/spiceislandcooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SPICE-ISLAND-COOKING-fav-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 callaloo Archives - Spice Island Cooking https://spiceislandcooking.com/tag/callaloo/ 32 32 194886338 Callaloo Soup Recipe (Updated) https://spiceislandcooking.com/callaloo-soup-recipe-updated/ https://spiceislandcooking.com/callaloo-soup-recipe-updated/#comments Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:48:16 +0000 https://spiceislandcooking.com/?p=1348 Growing up in a Caribbean household meant that Saturdays were for soups....

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Growing up in a Caribbean household meant that Saturdays were for soups. And one of my favourite is Callaloo Soup Recipe (Updated) . Give it a try today and let us know what you think.

https://youtu.be/PfLYEizUkHs

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch callaloo leaves, washed and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2-1 lb smoked pigtail or any meat of choice, cleaned and pressured
  • 1 lb dasheen, peeled and chopped into smaller pieces
  • 1 lb green fig/banana, peeled and sliced into smaller pieces
  • 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and chopped into smaller pieces
  • green seasonings, washed and chopped finely (, chado beni, chives, peppers, celery and basil leaves)
  • thyme
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, diced
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 hot scotch bonnet pepper
  • a pinch of sugar to bring flavours together
  • 1 pk coconut milk
  • water as needed
  • dumplings
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  • in a large pot on medium heat, add oil and seasonings with the exception of the thyme. mix well and sautee for a couple of minutes
  • next add in callaloo and mix well. allow it to sautee for a few minutes. add in some water (about a cup) and allow to cook. (add water as needed).
  • once cooked, use a swivel stick to break down the callaloo. then add in coconut powder (about 3/4 of the pack). mix until combined. add in meat and some more water. bring to a boil. once boiling, add provisions. knead some dough for dumplings in the meantime and set aside.
  • add dumplings and rest of seasonings and scotch bonnet pepper. gently stir, careful not to break dumplings. bring to a boil. taste for salt and add in additional water as needed.
  • once cooked remove from heat and serve hot with avocado slices on the sides.
  • do enjoy!

https://youtu.be/PfLYEizUkHs

Now that you have tried our Callaloo Soup Recipe (Updated) , here are some similar recipes to try.

Green Pigeon Peas Soup

Grenada Split Peas soup

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Callaloo Rice with Pigtail https://spiceislandcooking.com/callaloo-rice-with-pigtail/ Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:30:14 +0000 https://spiceislandcooking.com/?p=1332 This one pot Callaloo Rice with Pigtail meal is the perfect addition...

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This one pot Callaloo Rice with Pigtail meal is the perfect addition to your lunch or dinner recipe. This one pot meal is delicious and simple to make. Give it a try today.

https://youtu.be/9voPxAHF8K8

Ingredients

  • 1 pack/bunch callaloo, cleaned and chopped
  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 1 pk salted pigtail, cleaned, wash and pressured (for 10-15 minutes)
  • 1/2 pack milk powder
  • 2 small onions or 1 medium sized onion chopped
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, diced
  • 5 medium sized pimento peppers, diced
  • 1 twig of small leaf basil
  • a handful of chives
  • 5 large big thyme, chopped
  • chado beni, chopped
  • 4-5 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper/ black pepper
  • salt to taste as needed
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
  • 1-2 teaspoons oil for sauteeing seasonings

Instructions

  • in a large skillet, add oil and seasonings. mix well and sautee for a couple minutes.
  • next add in pressured pigtail and mix well. allow to sautee for a further 2 minutes. add in callaloo and allow to simmer with pot covered until it has wilted.
  • next add in 1/2 – 1 cup of water and allow to boil. once boiling, add milk powder and rice and mix well, next add in water and stir well. add in additional seasonings and stir well.
  • check pot occasionally for any additional water or salt to be added.
  • once done serve hot with a chilled glass of lime juice. avocado can be added to the plate as well.
  • enjoy!

https://youtu.be/9voPxAHF8K8

Now that you have tried our Callaloo Rice with Pigtail , here are some similar recipes to try.

Tomato Stewed Chicken with Coconut Rice

Tumeric Rice

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Callaloo Rice with Saltfish https://spiceislandcooking.com/callaloo-rice-with-saltfish/ Sat, 16 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://spiceislandcooking.com/?p=641 Ingredients 1 bunch of callaloo leaves 1 cup of rice washed 4...

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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!

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