Traditional Nigerian Rice & Stew | Great Day SA

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than goat meat.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile with fewer calories.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more readily available and provides a similar texture.

ground crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Dried shrimp provides umami flavor at a lower cost.

Cut goat meat into bite-sized pieces.

Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add goat meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until meat is tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Stir in ground crayfish and locust beans, cooking for another 10 minutes.

Add bitter leaf and scotch bonnet pepper, cooking for 5 more minutes.

Season with salt, pepper, and seasoning cubes to taste.

If desired, add chopped carrots and green bell pepper, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve hot with rice or fufu.

Cooking Techniques

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