Step 1

Before preparing the ingredients, place the codfish into a bowl and season with salt and lemon juice on each piece. Set it aside to marinate for 20 to 30 minutes and prepare everything else.

Step 2

In a pot, heat the palm oil on a medium-high flame. When ready, saute the garlic and onions for a few minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the eggplant, tomato, okra, bell pepper, and bay leaf into the pot. Saute them for a few minutes until everything is nicely incorporated.

Step 4

When done, add the spinach or green leaves you have into the pot and give it a gentle stir to mix everything. Then, add a cup of water (or you can also use vegetable broth) onto the pot.

Step 5

Add in the marinated fish with the other ingredients, like making stew or soup. You can also start layering the fish first before the ingredients.

Step 6

Once the fish is added, cover the pot, then lower the heat. Let the calulu cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 7

After 15 to 20 minutes, lower the heat until the stew only simmers. Uncover the pot then give it a stir.

Step 8

If you want a thicker consistency, add the arrowroot or flour to the mixture. Mix it and cook the calulu again for another 5 minutes until the soup thickens.

Step 9

Turn off the heat, then serve the calulu on a plate or bowl. Serve it with rice if preferred, then enjoy!