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