Herbaceous Caribbean Callaloo with Salted Cod and Coconut

Name: Herbaceous Caribbean Callaloo with Salted Cod and Coconut
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 bunch of callaloo greens; 4 cups water; 450g salted cod fillets; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil

A spicy Caribbean green stew with tender salted cod

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

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Callaloo

1 bunch of callaloo greens

washed and chopped

4 cups water

For the Salted Cod

450g salted cod fillets

rinsed and soaked

2 tablespoons lime juice

For the Coconut Base

1 cup coconut milk

1 onion

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 scotch bonnet pepper

whole (optional)

1 teaspoon thyme leaves

For Final Seasoning

Salt and pepper

to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Preparing the Salted Cod

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.

Repeat Soak

Drain the water, add fresh water, and repeat soaking.

Cut and Season

After the second rinse, cut the cod into bite-sized pieces and drizzle with lime juice.

Preparing the Callaloo Base

Boil Water

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

Cook Greens

Add the chopped callaloo to the boiling water and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.

Drain and Set Aside

Drain thoroughly and set aside.

⚠ 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

Sauté the Aromatics

Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.

Combine Ingredients

Add the callaloo, coconut milk, thyme, and scotch bonnet to the pot. Stir well.

Add Salted Cod

Carefully fold in the prepared salted cod, ensuring it remains chunky.

🕰 Timing: Simmer callaloo 10 min; cook combined mixture 20 min. 🌡 Heat Guide: sauté medium; simmer low.

Cooking Process

Plating & Serving