How Do You Make Authentic Trinidad Callaloo Soup?

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

callaloo leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more accessible and provides similar texture.

Wash and chop dasheen leaves and okra thoroughly.

Combine dasheen leaves, okra, coconut milk, a little water, and herbs in a pot.

Add salted pigtail or crab if desired.

Simmer gently over medium heat, stirring frequently, until everything is tender and flavors are incorporated.

Use a traditional swizzle stick or immersion blender to achieve a smooth consistency.

Toast a spoonful of flour or cornmeal in a dry pan before adding it to the soup for thickness.

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