Revealing My Callaloo Recipe From The @markwiens Episode With @visittrinidad

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.

Introduce the callaloo recipe and ingredients.

Select young caloo bush from the market, focusing on the center leaves.

Demonstrate pulling the leaves from the stem by holding the base and snapping it off.

Explain the importance of keeping the outer skin on the stalks for nutrients.

Cut the ends off the stalks and prepare them for cooking.

Stack the leaves flat and roll them into a tight bundle for cutting.

Cut the rolled leaves into very thin strips for even cooking.

Prepare one whole onion by dicing it finely.

Mince a couple of garlic cloves.

Discuss the optional use of pimentos and the importance of scotch bonnet pepper for spice.

Add half of a scotch bonnet pepper to the mix.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Dietary