Definition

callaloo

noun
  1. A leafy green vegetable popular in Caribbean cuisine, typically cooked as a side dish or in soups.
  2. Usage: Also spelled 'calalu' or 'callalou'; Common in West Indian and Creole cooking
  3. A Caribbean dish made from leafy greens, often cooked with coconut milk, spices, and sometimes meat or seafood.
  4. Usage: Regional specialty in Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and other Caribbean islands

Examples

  • She bought fresh callaloo at the farmers market to make a traditional Caribbean dinner.
  • The restaurant's callaloo soup was rich and flavorful, made with coconut milk and crab.
  • Callaloo is a staple vegetable in Trinidadian cuisine.
  • My grandmother grows callaloo in her garden every summer.
  • The callaloo was seasoned with garlic, onions, and scotch bonnet peppers.
  • Many Caribbean families serve callaloo as a side dish with rice and beans.

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