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Trini Curry Goat

Cultural Context

Trini Curry Goat is a beloved dish in Trinidad and Tobago, often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. This dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of the Caribbean, blending Indian and African influences through the use of spices and cooking techniques. Today, it's enjoyed by many around the world, with variations that cater to local tastes and available ingredients.

TrinidadianTTmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 pounds goat meat
sea salt
black pepper
2 tablespoons ground masala
1 tomato
1 scotch bonnet pepper
curry leaves
1 onion
2 tablespoons homemade Caribbean green seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2.5 tablespoons curry powder
4.5 cups water
3 slices ginger
5 bay leaves
pimento berries

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be fresher and more flavorful.

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

1

Clear snow from the garage to access the cooking area.

2

Introduce the recipe and explain the winter cooking context.

3

Marinate goat meat with sea salt, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons ground masala in a bowl.

4

Add 1 thinly sliced tomato, 1 thinly sliced scotch bonnet pepper, crushed curry leaves, and 1 thinly sliced onion to the marinade.

5

Mix in 2 tablespoons of homemade Caribbean green seasoning and let marinate preferably overnight or for a couple of hours.

6

Wash goat meat in cool water with lemon juice or vinegar, then season with hands.

7

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over high heat.

8

Add 6 cloves of garlic and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds; cook for about 35 seconds until fragrant.

9

Stir in 2.5 tablespoons of curry powder and cook to bloom the spices.

10

Add the marinated goat meat to the pot and stir to coat with the curry base.

11

Cover and let the goat meat release its natural juices on medium heat for about 15 minutes.

12

Remove the lid, increase heat to high, and let the liquid reduce to intensify the flavor.

13

Add 4.5 cups of water to the pot, swishing it around to pick up remaining marinade.

14

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

15

Add 3 slices of ginger, 5 small bay leaves, and pimento berries to the pot for additional flavor.

16

Stir and tuck everything below the liquid to ensure even cooking.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Curry GoatGoat Curry

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