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Caribbean · PANTRYHOP RECIPE

Curry Goat

120 minutes · 6 servings · omnivore

A classic Jamaican curry goat, written for a stovetop braise.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 lb / 1.1 kg goat meat, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium potato, cubed
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 scallions
  • 1 teaspoon thyme

Let’s make it

  1. Season goat with curry powder, salt, and pepper. Rest 15 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a pot and brown the goat on all sides.
  3. Add onion, garlic, scallions, thyme, and water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 75–90 minutes until tender.
  4. Add potato and cook 20 minutes more until soft and the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve with rice or roti.

Offer a small portion and serve with plenty of rice to balance the spices.

Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.

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