Callaloo Cookup

1 lb Beef stew meat, cubed
2 tbs Oil
5 cups Water
1 med. Onion, peeled and chopped
2 Garlic cloves, peeled and -chopped
1 lb Callaloo leaves or spinach.
1/4 ts Chopped fresh Habanero
-(Scotch Bonnet) pepper
5 Ounce can coconut milk
Salt and pepper
1 lb Uncle Ben's long-grain rice
1/2 cup Chopped red bell pepper -for garnish

Brown beef in oil, then add water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook at a gentle boil for about 1 hour.
Cook until liquid has reduced to about 3 cups.

Add onion, garlic, callaloo leaves, Habanero, coconut milk and salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add rice. Cover the pot, reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. The mixture should look nice and green. Garnish with chopped red pepper.

Serves 8 to 10.

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Coleslaw (Caribbean Food Recipe)

4 cups Shredded cabbage
1/4 cup Shredded carrots
1/2 cup Chopped Spring Onions
1/4 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup salad cream
1 teaspoon Sugar

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Stir well.
Cover and chill before serving.

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CARIBBEAN BREAD PUDDING RECIPE

16 slices week-old bread
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup rum (to soak raisins)
4 large eggs
2 cups evaporated canned milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup coconut milk
pinch allspice (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup gold rum (divided into 2)
1/8 cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Soak raisin with 1/8 gold rum prior for 2 hours, or until hydrated. In large bowl tear sliced bread, in separate bowl mix milk, 1/2 cup of water, brown, granulated sugar, eggs, cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg, salt, and coconut milk. blend with mixer or blender until smooth. Combine with bread add raisin and butter.
Place in greased Pyrex dish and into a pan of water.

Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes until golden brown.
While still warm, add remaining rum and 1/8 water on top.

Serve hot or cold.

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