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Caribbean Callaloo with Salted Cod and Coconut Milk

Name: Caribbean Callaloo with Salted Cod and Coconut Milk
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 8 oz salted cod; Water, for soaking; 1 lb fresh callaloo leaves (or spinach), chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 tin coconut milk, (about 14 oz); 1 tsp thyme leaves; 1 tsp ground allspice; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; Fresh cilantro leaves

Dive into a traditional Caribbean dish that combines the earthy notes of callaloo with the rich taste of salted cod and creamy coconut milk for a deliciously unique experience.

4.7(84 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 21, 2025

Caribbean Callaloo with Salted Cod and Coconut Milk — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Salted Cod

For the Callaloo Mixture

For the Seasoning

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 304 kcal
Protein: 18.7 g
Carbs: 12.8 g
Fat: 21.6 g
Fiber: 5.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1215 kcal
Protein: 74.8 g
Carbs: 51.1 g
Fat: 86.3 g
Fiber: 22.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
8 oz salted cod	240	52	0	0	0
Water for soaking	0	0	0	0	0
1 lb fresh callaloo leaves (or spinach) chopped	104	13.3	16.1	1.6	11.2
1 medium onion finely chopped	44	1.2	10.4	0.1	1.7
2 garlic cloves minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 scotch bonnet pepper deseeded and finely chopped	18	1	4	0.3	1.5
1 tin coconut milk (about 14 oz)	660	6	14	70	6
1 tsp thyme leaves	3	0.1	0.8	0.1	0.4
1 tsp ground allspice	6	0.2	1.3	0.1	0.7
1 tbsp vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 scallions thinly sliced	10	0.5	2.3	0.1	0.8
Fresh cilantro leaves	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Salted Cod

1
Rinse the Cod
Rinse the salted cod under cold water.
Tip: Rinse the salted cod thoroughly to remove excess salt without losing its unique flavor.
2
Soak the Cod
Place the cod in a bowl and cover with fresh water.
3
Change Water
Let soak for 1 hour, changing the water halfway through.

Preparing the Callaloo

1
Heat the Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Add onions, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper; sauté until onions are translucent.
Tip: Do not allow the scotch bonnet pepper to touch your skin; it can cause irritation.
3
Wilt the Leaves
Stir in chopped callaloo leaves until slightly wilted.
Tip: For a richer flavor, gently shake the coconut milk can before opening to evenly distribute its contents.

How to Make Caribbean Callaloo with Salted Cod and Coconut Milk

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering the Cod
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add soaked cod, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
2
Combining Ingredients
Flake the cod into the callaloo mixture, pour in coconut milk, and season with thyme, allspice, salt, and pepper.
3
Final Touch
Cook on low heat until the callaloo is fully tender and the flavors are married, about 20 minutes.