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Bhagi (dasheen leaf bhaji)

Simple dish of dasheen leaves sautéed with onion, chilli and garlic. These leafy greens, tasting close to spinach, are a typical side dish at Trinidadian meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Wash the dasheen leaves thoroughly, remove the stalks and cut them into strips.
  2. Chop the onion, garlic, chilli and tomato.
  3. Heat the oil and fry the onion until translucent.
  4. Add the garlic, chilli, tomato and cumin and cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Add the leaves a handful at a time, stirring so they wilt.
  6. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on low heat, stirring regularly.
  7. Season with salt, adjust to taste and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Shrimp version. Add 150 g of peeled shrimp with the onion for a more filling dish.

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