Callaloo Jamaican Style
Cooking With KidsSteady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. A robust greens stew that brings vibrant Caribbean aromas to the plate, elegantly combining fresh kale leaves with the smoky essence of crispy bacon. This dish offers a compelling interplay of textures through fried plantain slices, which provide a delicate sweetness to balance the rich, piquant notes of garlic and thyme.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Cut leaves and soft stems from the kale branches, them soak in a bowl of cold water for about 5-10 minutes or until finish with prep.
- 2Proceed to slicing the onions, mincing the garlic and dicing the tomatoes. Set aside.
- 3Take kale out of water cut in chunks.
- 4
Nutrition
- Calories
- 162
- Protein
- 0.8g
- Carbs
- 13.1g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Electric hand mixer
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
If the kids are spice-sensitive, leave the chilli whole and remove it before serving; for a hearty meal, serve with white rice or gluten-free dumplings as suggested.
Culinary reasoning
Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. A robust greens stew that brings vibrant Caribbean aromas to the plate, elegantly combining fresh kale leaves with the smoky essence of crispy bacon. This dish offers a compelling interplay of textures through fried plantain slices, which provide a delicate sweetness to balance the rich, piquant notes of garlic and thyme.
