Caribbean Callaloo and Crab

Name: Caribbean Callaloo and Crab
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 18 taro leaves; 12 pods okra, finely chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 6 cloves garlic, crushed; 4 ounces salted pig's tail; 0.5 cup peeled, cubed pumpkin; 1 cup water; 1 habanero pepper; 3 cups coconut milk; 4 blue crabs, cleaned and chopped; salt to taste; 4 green onions, chopped

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A mouthwatering purée of taro leaves and crab served over rice or as a soup; this callaloo recipe will leave you wanting more. If taro leaves are unavailable, you may substitute two packages of frozen spinach.

Recipe by SkyLarker

Published on April 3, 2019

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

18 taro leaves
12 pods okra, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme
6 cloves garlic, crushed
4 ounces salted pig's tail (Optional)
½ cup peeled, cubed pumpkin
1 cup water
1 habanero pepper
3 cups coconut milk
4 blue crabs, cleaned and chopped
salt to taste
4 green onions, chopped

Directions

Clean taro leaves by removing skin from stalks and tip from center rib. Rinse and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Place taro leaves, okra, onion, thyme, garlic, salted pig's tail, pumpkin, water, habanero pepper, and coconut milk into a large pot. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
Add crab to the pot, being careful not to puncture habanero pepper. Cover and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. Remove habanero; season with salt.
Purée soup using an immersion blender until smooth. You could also purée in small batches using a blender.
Serve over rice; garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

260	Calories
23g	Fat
9g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	30%
Saturated Fat 18g	89%
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 47mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 21mg	107%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 548mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.