How to Cook a Traditional Ugandan Goat Dish: Refugee Week 2020

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than goat.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a creamy texture.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a similar heat with a milder flavor.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is more accessible and still adds freshness.

Marinate goat meat with lime juice, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and green bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate the marinated goat meat; brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in coriander, cumin, and chili powder; stir to combine.

Pour in coconut milk and add bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1-1.5 hours, until goat is tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Remove bay leaves and stir in fresh cilantro before serving.

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