This is a traditional West Indian recipe, which will vary slightly from island to island………this version is from Trinidad. Don’t be put off by the look–it tastes delicious. (I don’t cook with salt, so some may need to be added for personal taste.)
Substitute chard or kale and spinach if you don’t have access to a West Indian market and can’t access the calalloo leaves (taro leaves). This is a trademark of Trinidad where crab and callaloo is the national dish. Served with rice, or macaroni pie, coo-coo or a selection of local root vegetables. Trini’s have this iron rich soup at least once a week, usually on a Sunday. Can be made in advance and freezes well.
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