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Caribbean Callaloo and Crab
Photo: Elle Hughes

Caribbean Callaloo and Crab

13 ingredients 20 min + 1 hr 8 servings openrecipes
Caribbean Callaloo and Crab

"A mouthwatering puree of Taro Leaves and crab served over rice or as a soup, it will leave you wanting more. If taro leaves are not available, you may substitute 2 packages of frozen spinach."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

479
Calories
26g
Protein
29g
Fat
32g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Blue Crab 100g cooked 97
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Okra 1 cup (100g) 33
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Taro not in our table 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

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)
  • 1/2 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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