HOW TO STEAM CALLALOO? | Jamaican style | Soffy’s Cooking Corner

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while providing creaminess.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green chili

Jalapeño offers heat with more availability.

callaloo leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and nutritious.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and health benefits.

Chop up carrots, onions, garlic, thyme, tomato, and bell peppers.

Heat oil in a pan on the stove.

Pour in the chopped seasonings into the heated oil.

Allow the seasonings to sauté for one minute.

Add salt to the sautéed seasonings.

Gradually add the callaloo to the sautéed mixture.

Cover the pan and let it stand for a few minutes.

Check on the callaloo; fluid will come out as it steams.

Flip the callaloo from top to bottom to ensure even cooking.

Let it stand for another minute before serving.

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