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Caribbean Callaloo and Okra Curry with Hot Pepper

Name: Caribbean Callaloo and Okra Curry with Hot Pepper
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece of ginger, grated; 250g fresh callaloo leaves, washed and chopped; 200g fresh okras, sliced into 1-inch pieces; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole (pierce with a fork to avoid too much heat); 400ml coconut milk; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon curry powder; Salt to taste; Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves

Dive into the vibrant and flavorful world of Caribbean cuisine with this delightful Callaloo and Okra Curry, spiced with just the right amount of heat.

4.2(382 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 25, 2025

Caribbean Callaloo and Okra Curry with Hot Pepper — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Curry Base

For the Callaloo and Okra

For the Liquid Mix

For Seasoning

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 261 kcal
Protein: 4.9 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Fat: 21.8 g
Fiber: 5.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1042 kcal
Protein: 19.5 g
Carbs: 66.8 g
Fat: 87.3 g
Fiber: 21.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 tablespoons olive oil	239	0	0	27	0
1 large onion, finely chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.9
3 cloves garlic, minced	13	0.6	3	0	0.2
1-inch piece of ginger, grated	2	0	0.4	0	0.1
250g fresh callaloo leaves, washed and chopped	65	7	13	1	7
200g fresh okras, sliced into 1-inch pieces	66	3.6	14	0.6	7
1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole (pierce with a fork to avoid too much heat)	18	0.9	4.2	0.2	1.6
400ml coconut milk	552	4.8	14	57.2	0
1 cup vegetable broth	12	0	2	0.2	0
1 teaspoon turmeric powder	8	0.3	1.4	0.2	0.5
1 tablespoon curry powder	20	1	4	0.9	2.3
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon thyme leaves	3	0.1	0.8	0.1	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Curry Base

1
Heat olive oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté onions
Sauté onions until translucent.
3
Add garlic and ginger
Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Prepping the Callaloo and Okra

1
Wash callaloo leaves
Wash the callaloo leaves thoroughly to remove any grit.
2
Slice okras
Slice okras into 1-inch pieces, discarding the tips and stems.
3
Prepare scotch bonnet pepper
Pierce the scotch bonnet pepper with a fork to prevent explosion while cooking.
Tip: Do not cut the pepper to maintain control over the heat level.

How to Make Caribbean Callaloo and Okra Curry with Hot Pepper

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering the Base
Add turmeric and curry powder to the onion mixture; cook for 1 minute.
2
Combining Ingredients
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring well.
3
Completing the Curry
Add callaloo, okra, and the scotch bonnet; simmer until vegetables are tender.