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Curried Goat

A classic Caribbean stew featuring tender, slow-cooked goat meat in a deeply flavorful and aromatic curry sauce. Potatoes are simmered in the rich gravy, making this a hearty and satisfying one-pot meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
3 hr
Serves
4
Difficulty
Medium
Per serving
504 kcal
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Curried Goat

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

Ingredients

  • 900 ggoat meat, bone-in, cut into 2-inch (5.1 cm) cubes
  • 2 tbspvegetable oil
  • 1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
  • 960 mlbeef broth
  • 1 pcsscotch bonnet pepper, left whole
  • 400 gpotato, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes

marinade

  • 2 tbsplime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 4 clovegarlic, minced
  • 1 tbspginger, freshly grated
  • 2 pcsscallion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbspcaribbean curry powder
  • 1 tspallspice, ground
  • 1 tspdried thyme
  • 1 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 1.5 tspsalt

garnish

  • 2 pcsscallion, thinly sliced

Equipment

dutch oven · large bowl · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the goat meat with all marinade ingredients: lime juice, garlic, ginger, marinade scallions, curry powder, allspice, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to coat the meat and set aside.

    About 20 min

    Cook’s note: For deeper flavor, you can marinate the meat in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

    About 2 min

  3. 3

    Working in batches, sear the goat meat on all sides until well browned. Transfer the seared meat to a separate plate.

    About 15 min

    Cook’s note: Don't overcrowd the pot, as this will steam the meat instead of searing it. A good sear builds a flavorful crust.

  4. 4

    Reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped yellow onion to the same pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.

    About 7 min

  5. 5

    Return the seared goat meat and any accumulated juices back to the pot.

    About 1 min

  6. 6

    Pour in the beef broth and add the whole scotch bonnet pepper. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to release any flavorful browned bits.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Leaving the scotch bonnet whole imparts its fruity flavor without overwhelming heat. For a spicier dish, you can pierce it with a small slit.

  7. 7

    Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 90 minutes.

    About 1 hr 30 min

    Cook’s note: Maintain a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil, to ensure the meat becomes tender.

  8. 8

    Stir in the cubed potatoes, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid.

    About 1 min

  9. 9

    Cover the pot again and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the goat is fork-tender and the potatoes are fully cooked.

    About 30 min

    Cook’s note: If the sauce is too thin, you can remove the lid for the last 10 minutes of cooking to let it reduce.

  10. 10

    Carefully remove and discard the whole scotch bonnet pepper. Taste the sauce and adjust with more salt if necessary.

    About 2 min

  11. 11

    Let the curried goat rest off the heat for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.

    About 10 min

  12. 12

    Serve hot, garnished with the reserved sliced scallions for garnish.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: This dish is traditionally served with white rice or rice and peas, and a side of fried plantain.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
504.4kcal
Protein
54.9g
Carbs
33.1g
Fat
18.8g
Fibre
8.2g
Sugar
3.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until hot throughout.

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