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Calalu

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time2 hrs 10 minsTotal Time2 hrs 30 mins

Calalu always includes greens.

 red palm oil or any cooking oil, for frying
 2 lbs meat, cut into bite-sized pieces (any combination of meat, chicken, or fish may be used)
 2 lbs (or more) greens: cassava leaves (feuilles de Manioc), taro leaves, swiss chard, sorrel leaves, kale, mustard greens, turnip greens, collard greens, spinach, chinese spinach, or similar, or a combination of any of these; stems removed and cleaned; note: taro greens must also be parboiled and rinsed before further cooking
 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
 1 cup dried shrimp or prawns
 12 okra, chopped (optional
 1 onion, chopped (optional)
 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
 1 chile pepper, cleaned and chopped (optional)
 black pepper, cayenne pepper or red pepper, salt (to taste)
1

Heat the oil in a large pot. Fry the meat and onions until the meat is browned.

2

Add all remaining ingredients and enough water to partially cover them. Cover, reduce heat and simmer on a very low heat for an hour or more, until everything is tender.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4