Dominica Callaloo Soup
Callaloo soup is a traditional and national dish in Dominica that’s easy to make and flavorful. It’s mostly prepared during national events, holidays, or family gatherings. It contains vegetables and dumplings made from cornmeal and flour
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ teaspoon curry
- 2 onions chopped
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 ½ lbs smoked pork
- Bell pepper seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Fresh thyme a handful
- Fresh parsley a handful
- 1 cup pumpkin steamed
- 2 scallion/chive chopped
- Callaloo bunch or spinach chopped
Instructions
- Warm the non-stick saucepan and pour in the oil. Saute the fresh thyme, parsley, bell pepper seasoning, onions, and garlic for two minutes.
- Add the chopped callaloo or spinach and stir it to cook for a minute.
- Pour in the can of coconut milk and two cups of water. Add the steamed pumpkin.
- Sprinkle a dash of curry powder, black pepper, and salt to taste. Allow it to boil on low heat while you mix the ingredients for the dumpling.
- Mix the cornmeal, flour, a pinch of salt and some water. Mix it to achieve consistency. Allow the dough to sit for 10 minutes. Then make small balls or dumplings.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to smooth and thicken it.
- Add the smoked pork, cover the pot, and allow it to boil for 20-30 minutes
- Add the dumplings to the callaloo soup and simmer low heat for 15 minutes
- Turn off the heat and allow the callaloo soup to cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy your homemade callaloo soup with some dessert!
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Nutrition
Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 5.4gProtein: 14gFat: 4gSodium: 356mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 16gSugar: 1.9g