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Goat Meat Stew

Cultural Context

Originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Goat Meat Stew (Mokoto) is a cherished dish often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. It highlights the significance of goat meat in Congolese cuisine, symbolizing hospitality and communal sharing. Today, variations of this stew are found across Central Africa, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe.

CongoleseCDmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg goat meat
1 onion
1 bell pepper
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons jumbo chicken seasoning
1 teaspoon nutmeg
400 g chopped canned tomatoes
bay leaves
scotch bonnet peppers
2 liters water

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable than goat.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can mimic the flavor of bay leaves at a lower cost.

chili peppers

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper can add heat without the cost of fresh chili peppers.

1

Add 2 liters of water to a pot over medium heat.

2

Add dry ingredients: jumbo chicken seasoning, nutmeg, and bay leaves.

3

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and canned tomatoes to the pot.

4

Add scotch bonnet peppers (optional).

5

Close the lid, increase heat to high, and cook for 1 hour.

6

Stir occasionally and check for seasoning, adding salt if necessary.

7

After 1 hour, taste the meat for tenderness and adjust cooking time if needed.

8

Remove scotch bonnet peppers if visible to avoid overpowering flavor.

9

Reduce heat to medium and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until meat is tender.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

MokotoMokoto ya Mbzi

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