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Callaloo with Coconut

Draft recipe — not kitchen-tested
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Diet: Veg · Vegan

Callaloo with Coconut is a Caribbean dish. This version uses amaranth greens, not taro leaves.

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Caribbean
Course
Sides

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Representative photograph of Callaloo with Coconut. The photograph shows a soupier callaloo preparation; this draft reduces the coconut liquid around chopped greens.
The photograph shows a soupier callaloo preparation; this draft reduces the coconut liquid around chopped greens. Representative photograph of Callaloo with Coconut. Garnishes and presentation may differ. This is not a tested result of this draft. Photo credit and licence
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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

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Base

Greens

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Base · About 5 min

  1. Cook 25 ml neutral oil, 150 g onion, chopped, 15 g garlic, chopped, 1 tsp thyme in its oil 5 minutes.

Greens · About 15 min

  1. Add 700 g amaranth greens, washed and chopped, 200 g okra, sliced, 300 ml coconut milk, 150 ml water, ¾ tsp salt; cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Finish · About 5 min

  1. Uncover and cook 5 minutes until greens are tender and liquid reduces.

    Check: Look for this result: greens are tender and liquid reduces.

Tips

  • This version uses amaranth greens, not taro leaves.
  • Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.

Substitutions

  • Use spinach with a shorter cooking time.

Storage

  • Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
  • Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Callaloo with Coconut one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

FAQ

What matters most when making Callaloo with Coconut?

This version uses amaranth greens, not taro leaves.

What can I substitute in Callaloo with Coconut?

Use spinach with a shorter cooking time.

Can I prepare Callaloo with Coconut ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Callaloo with Coconut one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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