Curried Goat Stew
Curried Goat Stew — An amazing recipe for goat stew that is intriguing and spicy without being overly hot. A stew widely consumed in the Caribbean and Africa.
Okay, I know that goat meat can be off-putting and you may have some reservations about eating it but don’t be so quick to dismiss it yet.
Goat is one of those meats that is a must have at parties, birth celebrations, weddings and huge gatherings in the Caribbean, Latin America and throughout Africa. In fact, did you know it is the most popular meat throughout the world and as an added bonus, it is great for your diet because it is lean and has less saturated fat, calories and cholesterol.
There are so many ways to prepare goat meat, however, slow and long is the best way to bring out its full flavor and make it tender. Be careful when shopping for goat meat — the older the goat the gamier it will taste.
Some people also attribute the gamey taste to the gender of the goat, female less gamey while male have a strong gamey taste. It is preferable to get organic goat meat because it is lean and full of flavor – in my humble opinion. If you are wondering what goat meat tastes like, I would say it is taste just like lamb shanks or beef brisket. So feel free to replace goat meat with lamb shanks or beef brisket.
Here is an amazing recipe for goat stew that is intriguing and spicy without being overly hot. A stew widely consumed in the Carribean and Africa. The goat meat is slowly cooked for about 1-2 hours (you can cut the cooking time in half by using a pressure cooker, it is a must have for someone who likes cooking tough cuts of meat) then, fried with curry, onions, garlic, ginger and other spices, the earthiness of the goat meat blends in with the curry. You may adjust the sauce by adding more stock or water.
Looking for another great tasting goat dish? Then check out this Jamaican Curry Goat here
Enjoy with rice, fried plantains or any side order of your choice.
Watch How to Make It
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Curried Goat Stew
Ingredients
- 2 ½-3 pounds goat meat cut in small pieces
- 1/2 cup cooking oil
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 Roma tomatoes diced
- 3– 4 teaspoons curry powder
- 1- teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2- tablespoon parsley
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper adjust to suit taste buds or replace with any hot pepper
- 1 tablespoon Bouillon Maggie optional
Instructions
- Boil goat meat with salt, pepper and some chopped onions in a medium pot until tender. It will take approximately 60 -90 minutes or more, depending on how you like your goat cooked. I sometimes use the pressure cooker to shorten the process. Reserve the stock for later use.
- Add ¼ cup oil to the pot/pan and brown the goat for about 5-10 minutes.
- Then, add the chopped onions, ginger, and garlic to perfume the oil and meat, continue frying the meat for1- 2 minutes, be careful not to let the garlic burn
- Next add tomato diced tomatoes, curry, white pepper, smoked paprika, hot pepper and fresh thyme. Stir the pot frequently to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pot
- Add salt and bouillon according to preference with about 2 cups of stock. Bring to a boil and let it simmer to blend all the flavors. Approximately 30-40 minutes. Stir occasionally adding water as needed
- Finally add green onions. Adjust seasonings, sauce consistency with water/stock and salt.
- Serve warm with desired side dish.
Tips & Notes:
- Be careful when shopping for goat meat the older the goat the gamier it will taste .
- It is preferable to get organic goat meat because it is lean and full of flavor -in my humble opinion.
- Feel free to replace goat meat with lamb shanks or beef brisket.
- The goat meat is slowly cooked for about 1-2 hours ( you can cut the cooking time in half by using a pressure cooker, it is a must have for some one who likes cooking tough cuts of meat) then, fried with curry, onions, garlic, ginger and other spices. The earthiness of the goat meat blends in with the curry. You may adjust the sauce by adding more stock or water.
Nutrition Information:
Can I use ground spices instead of seeds, this recipe sounds good
Yes, definitely. Happy cooking!:)
Will this work well with tomato sauce/paste instead of the Roma tomatoes?
Yes, it would. It’s a ¼ cup of tomato paste or 1 cup of tomato sauce to replace the fresh tomatoes. You may want to add ½ cup of water if you use the tomato paste.
Thanks so much for your reply!
My pleasure. Don’t forget to share your experience with us, Cheers!!!
Hi! Can I freeze this recipe?
Hi Penelope. Yes, you can.