Jamaican callaloo and saltfish #callaloo #saltfish #recipe

saltfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish provides a healthier option while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

callaloo

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is a nutritious substitute, while kale is often more affordable.

Wash the callaloo in salt water to remove insects and dirt.

Strip the stems from the callaloo into smaller pieces.

Wash the saltfish and boil it for about 15 minutes to remove excess salt.

Chop the onion and add it to the callaloo mixture.

Wash and chop the tomato and bell pepper into pieces.

Crush the scallions and add them to the mixture without cutting.

Scrape the carrot and cut it into circles, then add it to the mix.

Prepare the cooking pot and add a small amount of extra virgin olive oil, heating it until hot.

Add the callaloo to the pot and cover it to steam for about 5 minutes.

Stir the callaloo after steaming, then add the flaked saltfish and mix well.

Add a small amount of black pepper and a small amount of all-purpose seasoning to the mixture.

Stir everything together and cover the pot to allow it to steam slowly.

Add a small amount of butter to the pot and stir everything together again.

Cover the pot and allow it to cook slowly until finished.

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