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HOW TO COOK CALLALOO WITHOUT SALTFISH / JAMAICAN RECIPE

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Jamaican Callaloo

Cultural Context

Jamaican Callaloo is a vibrant dish that showcases the leafy green vegetable callaloo, often associated with the Caribbean. Traditionally, it is a staple in Jamaican households, served as a side dish alongside rice and meat or fish. The dish reflects the island's agricultural abundance and culinary creativity, combining local ingredients with bold flavors. Today, variations exist across the Caribbean, with each island adding its unique twist to this beloved dish.

JamaicanJMside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cans callaloo
1 medium onion
1 bell pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 scallions
1 teaspoon pimento seeds
1 hot pepper (scotch bonnet)
1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with less intensity.

1

Open a can of callaloo and pour it into a colander to drain the liquid.

2

Rinse the callaloo with hot water from a kettle to wash off any remaining liquid.

3

Chop a medium onion and sauté it in a skillet for about 2 minutes.

4

Add chopped bell peppers to the skillet and stir to combine.

5

Add dried thyme, scallions, pimento seeds, and hot pepper to the skillet; stir everything together.

6

Leave the mixture to cook for about 2 minutes.

7

Add the washed callaloo to the skillet and stir it into the vegetable mixture.

8

Season with all-purpose seasoning and salt to taste, and add black pepper; stir well to combine.

9

Cook briefly until everything is heated through and well mixed.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large skilletcutting boardknifemeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

CallalooCallaloo Stew

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