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Manish Water

Cultural Context

Originating in Jamaica, Manish Water is a traditional soup often enjoyed at festive gatherings and special occasions. The dish is known for its hearty flavors and the use of goat meat, which is a staple in Jamaican cuisine. It is often prepared as a remedy for hangovers, showcasing the cultural belief in food as a source of comfort and healing. Today, Manish Water is celebrated both locally and in Jamaican communities abroad, with variations that may include different meats or vegetables.

JamaicanJMmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
goat meat
goat head
4 cups water
4 cloves garlic
fresh thyme
scallions
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons pimento
pumpkin
carrots
green bananas
edo
potatoes
yam
okra
dumpling flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound meal
meat seasoning
onion powder
1 green scotch bonnet pepper

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than goat.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more budget-friendly.

1

Clean goat meat with vinegar and cut into chunks.

2

Place goat meat and goat head in a pressure cooker with 4 cups of water.

3

Add 4 cloves of garlic, fresh thyme, scallions, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of pimento to the pressure cooker.

4

Bring the pressure cooker to a boil, then seal and cook for 45 minutes.

5

While waiting, peel and cut the edo, potato, and yam into smaller pieces.

6

Cut the green bananas into small slices, removing the tips.

7

After 45 minutes, cool the pressure cooker with tap water and check the meat.

8

Transfer the contents of the pressure cooker into a large pot.

9

Add the peeled and cut edo, potato, yam, and green bananas into the pot.

10

Stir in the pumpkin and carrots for color.

11

Make dumplings by mixing dumpling flour with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and water until a dough forms.

12

Add the dumplings to the pot along with the okra and meat seasoning.

13

Add onion powder and the whole green scotch bonnet pepper, ensuring it doesn't break.

14

Mix everything well and taste to adjust seasoning as needed.

15

Finish cooking until everything is well combined and the soup is ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pressure cookercutting boardknifelarge potbowl

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Mannish WaterManish Water Soup

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