How to make Jamaican Callaloo Recipe Video recipe 2014

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and easier to find.

callaloo

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and offers a similar texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is more common and less costly.

Start by boiling the saltfish three times to reduce the salt content, changing the water each time.

Slice the onion into half slices.

Prepare green and red bell peppers and tomato for added flavor and color.

Heat a pot on medium-high heat and add extra virgin olive oil.

Add the sliced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and tomato to the pot and sauté until golden brown and tender.

Add the boiled saltfish, ensuring to remove any bones, and mix everything together.

Add the can of callaloo to the pot and combine with the other ingredients.

Season with black pepper; if desired, add Jamaican hot pepper for spice (not added in this case).

Cover and let everything steam on medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes until heated through.

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