Caribbean Spiced Goat Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900g) goat meat, cut into chunks 2 pounds (900g) goat meat, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 cups (470ml) coconut milk 2 cups (470ml) coconut milk
• 4 cups (950ml) beef or vegetable broth 4 cups (950ml) beef or vegetable broth
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 cup (150g) yam, peeled and diced 1 cup (150g) yam, peeled and diced
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1880 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 15g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 5g
• Protein: 40g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
2. 2.
   Add the goat meat to the pot and brown it on all sides.
3. 3.
   Stir in the allspice, cumin, coriander, paprika, dried thyme, and minced scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for a minute to toast the spices and release their flavors.
4. 4.
   Pour in the coconut milk and broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 2 hours or until the goat meat becomes tender.
5. 5.
   Add the diced carrots, potatoes, sweet potato, and yam to the pot. Continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through.
6. 6.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning and spice level according to your preference.
7. 7.
   Serve the Caribbean Spiced Goat Stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. It pairs perfectly with rice or crusty bread.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Goat meat — For the best results, choose bone-in goat meat as it adds more flavor to the stew.
• Scotch bonnet pepper — Adjust the amount of minced pepper according to your spice tolerance. Be cautious as it is a very hot pepper.

Tips & Tricks

• For a richer flavor, marinate the goat meat in the spice mixture overnight before cooking.
• If you can't find scotch bonnet pepper, you can substitute with habanero pepper.
• Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less scotch bonnet pepper.
• Allow the stew to rest for a while before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
• Leftovers taste even better the next day, as the flavors intensify.

Serving advice

Serve the Caribbean Spiced Goat Stew with a side of fluffy white rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness.

Presentation advice

Present the Caribbean Spiced Goat Stew in a deep bowl, allowing the vibrant colors of the stew and the tender chunks of goat meat to be the star. Sprinkle some chopped cilantro on top for an added pop of color.