Jamaican Callaloo with Saltfish
A vibrant and flavorful Caribbean dish
This traditional Jamaican dish combines nutritious callaloo greens with the rich, salty flavor of saltfish, offering a delicious and hearty meal.
- 50 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
Saltfish
Callaloo Mixture
Seasoning & Aromatics
For Serving
Preparation
Marinating the Saltfish
Rinse the Saltfish
Rinse the saltfish under cold running water.
Soak the Saltfish
Place in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight.
Soak the saltfish overnight to reduce salinity and enhance flavor.
Boil and Shred
Drain and rinse again. Boil in fresh water for about 20 minutes. Drain and shred.
Preparing the Callaloo Mixture
Heat the Oil
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sauté Vegetables
Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
Add Scotch Bonnet Pepper
Add Scotch bonnet pepper and sauté for an additional minute.
Use gloves when handling Scotch bonnet peppers to avoid skin irritation. Fresh callaloo can be replaced with spinach or Swiss chard if unavailable.
Cooking Process
Combining Ingredients
Add shredded saltfish to the sautéed vegetables and stir well.
Cooking the Callaloo
Mix in callaloo, tomato, thyme, black pepper, and all-purpose seasoning.
Simmering
Cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until greens are tender.
Plating & Serving
Jamaican Callaloo with Saltfish
Jamaican Callaloo with Saltfish
Serving Suggestion
Serve the fragrant callaloo and saltfish mixture over warm buttered rice, garnishing with a squeeze of lime for added zest.