Ingredients:
- 2 branches fresh thyme, crumbled, or 1/2 tsp dried
- 2 bunches of fresh spinach or use 1 bunch of spinach and 1 big bunch of sorrel, cleaned with stems removed -some sub swiss chard, i don'tsp it is too strong
- there are as many versions of callaloo as there are versions of meatloaf. there are some givens, lots of greens, okra, simmered in water with bacon, ham or pig tail. crab is added after cooking in a separate bunch of seasonings. scallions,garlic, thyme, scotch bonnet or habenero are essential items. i like the addition of lime and coconut to this version. we serve it over blanco rice.
Directions:
- Brown the crab meat in the oil with the scallions, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, and the crumbled thyme.
- In a stockpot, brown the diced bacon.
- Wilt the spinach in the rendered bacon fat.
- Add the okra, cover with the water, and add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Cook for 20 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- When okra is tender and it is thickened, add the coconut milk.
- Add the crab meat, remaining garlic, and chili that has been pricked with a fork.
- Continue to cook over very low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When done, add the lime juice, whisk it through thoroughly, and serve hot.
- My friend Joe, from Port of Spain
- Met a girl time and again.
- Joe went home with her one day,
- So I hear the people say.
- There she give him kallabo,
- Married Joe before he knew
- Chorus:
- I don't want no kallabo
- -1970s calypso song from
- Virgin Gorda: On Foot or By Car
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 323.61 Kcal (1355 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 166.85 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 18.54g | 29% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 93.74mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1004.86mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 425.18mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.44g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 0.69g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.73g | 11% | |
| Protein | 30.83g | 62% | |
| Vitamin C | 29.6mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 40.5mg | 225% | |
| Calcium | 156.4mg | 16% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 80.65 Kcal (338 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 41.58 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.62g | 29% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 23.36mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 250.42mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 105.96mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 1.85g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 0.17g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.68g | 11% | |
| Protein | 7.68g | 62% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 10.1mg | 225% | |
| Calcium | 39mg | 16% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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