Callaloo

Ingredients

• 12 taro leaves
• 4 stalks chives
• 2 sprigs thyme
• ½ cup onion
• 1 tsp garlic
• 2 crabs, cleaned and broken in pieces
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 tsp butter

Steps

1. Strip the stalks and midribs from the taro leaves.
2. Wash and cut the leaves and soft stalks, discarding the remainder.
3. Soak the salted beef or salted pork, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
4. Cut the okra, chives and thyme into small pieces.
5. In a large pot combine the callaloo leaves, salted meat, okra, chive, thyme, onion, garlic, crab, coconut milk, and water.
6. Bring to the boil.
7. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or more until everything is soft and cooked.
8. Swizzle or beat with a hand beater.
9. Add the butter and stir well.
10. Add salt and pepper to taste.