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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

Check you have the quantities below.

  • 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

  1. Boil the goat meat with 2 cups water and 1 tsp salt until tender, about 50 to 60 minutes.
  2. Blend onion, bell pepper, and scotch bonnet into a rough sauce.
  3. Heat oil, add the pepper sauce, and cook 10 minutes until thick.
  4. Add the cooked goat meat, remaining salt, and black pepper; fry together for 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. 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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