Callaloo with Crab, Stew Pork and Provision | Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹

crab meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than crab.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is less expensive and still creamy.

callaloo leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and nutritious.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat; bell pepper is milder.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and bell pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Incorporate crab meat gently, mixing well with the vegetables.

Pour in coconut milk and lime juice; stir to combine.

Add callaloo leaves and water; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until leaves are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; adjust seasoning as needed.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens