Jamaican Cornmeal and Callaloo Turned with Smoked Mackerel
This dish pairs cornmeal with callaloo leaves, chopped, smoked mackerel, flaked and coconut milk. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan and whisk in the cornmeal gradually to avoid lumps. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, 10-12 minutes until thick and smooth.
Stir in coconut milk, thyme, and black pepper. Cook 2 minutes more, then fold in the chopped callaloo until wilted, 2-3 minutes.
smoked mackerelscallionscanola oil
In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallion and cook 30 seconds, then add smoked mackerel and warm through 1-2 minutes, breaking into large flakes.
cornmeal (fine or medium)callaloo leavessmoked mackerel
Spoon the cornmeal-callaloo turned into a bowl and top with the warm mackerel.
smoked mackerellime juice
Finish with lime juice over the top and adjust salt if needed (mackerel may already be salty).
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