Dominican Callaloo
A thick soup of dasheen leaves, pumpkin and coconut milk, flavoured with thyme and scotch bonnet pepper.
This callaloo combines tender dasheen leaves with pumpkin and coconut milk. Simmer it until the pumpkin is tender; blending is optional for a creamier texture.
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Method
- 01
Soften the aromatics
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant and the onion begins to soften.
Ready to continue when: The onion begins to soften and the garlic smells fragrant, without becoming excessively browned.
- 02
Add the greens and liquids
Add the pumpkin and dasheen leaves to the pot and stir as they begin to soften. Pour in the coconut milk and water; add the thyme and whole pepper.
Ready to continue when: The leaves begin to wilt and the ingredients are combined with the liquid.
- 03
Simmer
Partially cover the pot and let the soup simmer gently for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pepper when the pumpkin is tender.
Ready to continue when: The pumpkin mashes easily when pressed with a spoon and the leaves are very tender.
40 min - 04
Blend if desired
Blend the soup until creamy if you prefer that texture; you can also leave it unblended. Check that no firm pieces of pumpkin remain before serving.
Ready to continue when: The soup has the desired texture and no firm pieces of pumpkin remain.
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