Nigerian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Asun (Peppered Goat Meat)
75 minutes · 6 servings · omnivore
A popular Nigerian party-style peppered meat, adapted for a skillet instead of outdoor roasting.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds goat meat, cut into pieces
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium red bell pepper
- 1 to 2 scotch bonnet pepper
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cups water
Let’s make it
- Boil the goat meat with 2 cups water and 1 tsp salt until tender, about 50 to 60 minutes.
- Blend onion, bell pepper, and scotch bonnet into a rough sauce.
- Heat oil, add the pepper sauce, and cook 10 minutes until thick.
- Add the cooked goat meat, remaining salt, and black pepper; fry together for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Serve hot.
For children, set aside some meat before adding the extra pepper.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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