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GOAT'S MEAT CURRY STEW aka CURRIED GOAT: Jamaican Dinners Cookbook Recipe

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Trini Curried Goat

Cultural Context

Trini Curried Goat is a beloved dish in Trinidad and Tobago, often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. The dish showcases the island's rich culinary heritage, blending Indian and Caribbean flavors through the use of spices and fresh ingredients. Traditionally, it is enjoyed with rice or roti, making it a staple at celebrations and communal meals. Its popularity has led to variations across the Caribbean, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe.

TrinidadianTTmain
120 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
1 pound goat's meat
2 reasonable sized onions
2 tablespoons curry powder
10-12 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon dried fermented berries
2-3 dried cloves
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 pound Irish potato
salt to taste

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective compared to goat.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with fewer calories, while bell pepper is milder.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

1

Defrost goat's meat for 3 hours at room temperature or in water for 1 hour.

2

Prepare 1 pound of goat's meat, optionally using mutton instead.

3

Chop 2 reasonable sized onions and divide them into two containers.

4

Measure and add 2 tablespoons of curry powder to the meat.

5

Peel and crush 10-12 garlic cloves, saving one for later.

6

Chop and wash scallions, ginger, and Irish potatoes, keeping them separate.

7

Wash the goat's meat with vinegar and water, then rinse.

8

Heat a pressure cooker on medium-low and add curry powder to the bottom, cooking for 40 seconds to 1 minute.

9

Add 1/4 cup of coconut oil to the pot after the curry powder darkens slightly.

10

Add the goat's meat to the pot and stir to coat with curry powder.

11

Add half of the mashed garlic and seasoning from container one to the pot.

12

Measure and add 2.5 cups of water to the pot, ensuring a good meat-to-water ratio.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

pressure cooker

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Curried GoatGoat Curry

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