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Guyanese Curry Lamb

Cultural Context

Guyanese Curry Lamb is a beloved dish in Guyana, reflecting the country's diverse culinary heritage influenced by Indian, African, and Indigenous flavors. Traditionally served at family gatherings and special occasions, this dish symbolizes warmth and hospitality. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Guyana, celebrated in Caribbean communities worldwide for its rich, aromatic flavors and tender meat.

GuyaneseGYmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lb lamb
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
2 stalks scallion
2 leaves pimento leaf
2 tablespoons curry powder
4 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blend can reduce additives and costs.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while canola is less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat, while bell pepper is milder.

1

Season the lamb and set it aside.

2

Heat vegetable oil in a pot.

3

Add diced garlic, onion, and scallion to the oil and sauté until translucent.

4

Add curry powder to the sautéed mixture and stir to combine.

5

Add the seasoned lamb to the pot without adding water, give it a stir, and cover to allow it to sweat its own water.

6

After about 10-15 minutes, check the pot for water released from the lamb.

7

If the water is dried out and the meat is not cooked, add a small amount of water to the pot.

8

Once the lamb is fully cooked and tender, add fresh chopped seasoning to create a gravy.

9

Serve the curry lamb with white rice and roasted breadfruit.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Curry LambGuyanese Lamb Curry

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