Callaloo (Caribbean Stewed Greens)

• 12 taro (dasheen or callaloo) leaves
• ¼ pound salted beef or salted pork (optional)
• 8 okra (ochroe)
• 4 stalks chives
• 2 sprigs thyme
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 crabs, cleaned and broken in pieces
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 tsp butter

Ingredients for 8 servings (2.4 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Strip the stalks and midribs from the taro leaves.

2. 2

   Wash and cut leaves and soft stalks, discarding remainder.

3. 3

   Soak salted beef or salted pork, and cut into bite-sized pieces.

4. 4

   Cut okra, chives and thyme into small pieces.

5. 5

   In a large pot combine callaloo leaves, salted meat, okra, chive, thyme, onion, garlic, crab, coconut milk, and water.

6. 6

   Bring to the boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or more until everything is soft and cooked.

   Stovetop
7. 7

   Swizzle or beat with a hand beater.

8. 8

   Add butter and stir well.

9. 9

   Add salt and pepper to taste.