Callaloo Trinidad Recette

Experience the vibrant flavors of Trinidad and Tobago with this authentic Callaloo recipe! A national favorite, this iron-rich soup is a weekly staple for many Trinidadians, often enjoyed on Sundays. Made with tender Callaloo leaves (easily substituted with chard, kale, or spinach), succulent crab, and warming spices, this hearty soup is perfect served with rice, macaroni pie, coo-coo, or your favorite root vegetables. Make a big batch – it freezes beautifully for future enjoyment!

Préparation 20 min
Cuisson 55 min
Calories 203.2 kcal
Protéines 8g
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Ingrédients pour Callaloo Trinidad

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives
  • 10-12 okras, sliced
  • 1 lb pumpkin, peeled and diced
  • 2 bunches dasheen leaves (callaloo bush), stems removed, washed, and roughly chopped
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon Maggi seasoning
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 live blue crabs, cleaned and quartered
  • 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Comment préparer Callaloo Trinidad

  1. Wash and chop all vegetables.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add Scotch Bonnet peppers (carefully!), okra, and thyme. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add callaloo leaves (or substitute), diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until callaloo is tender.
  5. Stir in crab meat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for a further 10 minutes, or until heated through. Do not overcook the crab.
  6. Serve hot with rice, macaroni pie, coo-coo, or your favorite root vegetables.
  7. Enjoy your delicious and authentic Trinidadian Callaloo!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

45g

Carbs

3g

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Soups, Stews & Chilis Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Side Dishes Seafood The Americas Caribbean African Healthy Gluten Free One Pot Meals

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Bisques Cream Soups Side Dishes Soups Stews Seafood Caribbean Central American Kid Friendly Crab Dietary Infant Baby Friendly Toddler Friendly Shellfish

Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Callaloo Trinidad ?

Callaloo Trinidad prend environ 75 minutes du début à la fin — environ 20 minutes de préparation et 55 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Callaloo Trinidad ?

Callaloo Trinidad contient environ 203.2 calories par portion, avec environ 8 g de protéines, 3 g de glucides et 26 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Callaloo Trinidad ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Callaloo Trinidad sont Vegetable Oil, Onion, Garlic Cloves, Celery, Fresh Thyme, Chives. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.

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