Callaloo and Saltfish Recipe
A delicious and authentic Caribbean Callaloo and Saltfish recipe. This recipe features tender callaloo greens cooked with savory saltfish, onions, and spices.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Saltfish Desalted and flaked
- 1 bunch Callaloo Fresh or frozen
- 1 medium Onion Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon Scotch Bonnet Pepper Minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rinse the saltfish and remove any excess salt. Flake the saltfish into small pieces.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the saltfish and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the callaloo, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the callaloo is tender and the flavors have melded.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more scotch bonnet pepper. You can also add other vegetables like okra or tomatoes.