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Herbaceous Caribbean Callaloo with Salted Cod and Coconut

Name: Herbaceous Caribbean Callaloo with Salted Cod and Coconut
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 bunch of callaloo greens, washed and chopped; 4 cups water; 450g salted cod fillets, rinsed and soaked; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole (optional); 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Dive into a rich and fragrant Caribbean stew that blends callaloo greens with savory salted cod and creamy coconut.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 1, 2025

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

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Callaloo

For the Salted Cod

For the Coconut Base

For Final Seasoning

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 324 kcal
Protein: 27.75 g
Carbs: 9.5 g
Fat: 19.75 g
Fiber: 3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1296 kcal
Protein: 111 g
Carbs: 38 g
Fat: 79 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 bunch of callaloo greens washed and chopped	80	6	12	1	6
4 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
450g salted cod fillets rinsed and soaked	450	100	0	2	0
2 tablespoons lime juice	8	0	3	0	0
1 cup coconut milk	445	4	6	48	2
1 onion finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0	2	0	0
1 scotch bonnet pepper whole (optional)	18	0	4	0	1
1 teaspoon thyme leaves	2	0	1	0	1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0

These nutritional values are estimates and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Salted Cod

1
Rinse and Soak
Rinse the salted cod under cold water, then soak in a bowl of fresh cold water for 30 minutes to reduce excess salt.
2
Repeat Soak
Drain the water, add fresh water, and repeat soaking.
3
Cut and Season
After the second rinse, cut the cod into bite-sized pieces and drizzle with lime juice.

Preparing the Callaloo Base

1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
2
Cook Greens
Add the chopped callaloo to the boiling water and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.
3
Drain and Set Aside
Drain thoroughly and set aside.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Be cautious with the scotch bonnet pepper; leave it whole to control heat level. 💡 Pro Tip: You can substitute spinach if callaloo is unavailable.

Cooking Process

1
Sauté the Aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
2
Combine Ingredients
Add the callaloo, coconut milk, thyme, and scotch bonnet to the pot. Stir well.
3
Add Salted Cod
Carefully fold in the prepared salted cod, ensuring it remains chunky.
Tip: 🕰 Timing: Simmer callaloo 10 min; cook combined mixture 20 min. 🌡 Heat Guide: sauté medium; simmer low.