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Jamaican Curried Goat

Cultural Context

Jamaican Curried Goat is a beloved dish in Jamaica, often served at special occasions and family gatherings. The dish reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, combining Indian spices with local ingredients, a legacy of the Indian indentured laborers who arrived in the 19th century. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Jamaica but also in Caribbean communities worldwide, celebrated for its bold flavors and tender meat.

JamaicanJMmain
150 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning
masala
better than bouillon
scotch bonnet pepper
scallion
onion
ginger
coconut oil
thyme
potatoes
carrots

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than goat.

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: habanero pepper

Habanero offers similar heat and flavor.

curry powder

💰Cheaper: turmeric and cumin

Turmeric and cumin can mimic curry flavor at a lower cost.

allspice

💰Cheaper: mixed spice blend

Mixed spice can substitute for allspice in a pinch.

1

Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to the goat meat.

2

Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose seasoning to the goat meat.

3

Add some extra seasoning of your choice to the goat meat.

4

Add masala to the goat meat for flavor.

5

Add better than bouillon to the goat meat.

6

Add scotch bonnet pepper to the goat meat, adjusting the amount to your spice tolerance.

7

Add chopped scallion, onion, and ginger to the goat meat.

8

Add coconut oil on top of the goat meat to help the seasoning stick.

9

Heat oil in a pot and burn a little curry in the pot for extra flavor.

10

Add the goat meat to the pot and sear for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

11

Cover the pot and let it cook for 10 minutes until it produces its own liquid.

12

Add thyme to the pot and cover again, allowing it to simmer for another 10 minutes until most of the liquid is reduced.

13

Add enough water to cover the meat completely and increase the heat to high.

14

Cook the goat meat for 1 to 2 hours, checking every 10 minutes and adding more water if necessary until tender.

15

Add chopped potatoes and carrots to the pot, ensuring some potatoes are chopped smaller to help thicken the gravy.

16

Leave the pot open to reduce the liquid until reaching your desired gravy consistency.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

potcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Curried GoatJamaican Curry Goat

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