Definition
callalou
noun
- A leafy green vegetable of the amaranth family, widely used in Caribbean and West Indian cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled callaloo or calalu; Common in Caribbean cooking; The leaves are typically cooked as a side dish or in soups
Examples
- She prepared a traditional callalou dish for the family dinner.
- Callalou is a staple vegetable in Jamaican and Trinidad cuisine.
- The market vendor sold fresh bundles of callalou every morning.
- Many Caribbean recipes call for callalou as a nutritious green vegetable.
- The soup was made with callalou, coconut milk, and spices.