Curry Goat

Name: Curry Goat
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 lbs goat meat, cubed; 3 tbsp Jamaican curry powder; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cups water; 6 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, halved; 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed

Tender goat meat slow-simmered in a fragrant spice blend with potatoes and Scotch bonnet pepper. Rich and deeply savory with a balanced kick of heat.

140 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs goat meat, cubed
3 tbsp Jamaican curry powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups water
6 fresh thyme sprigs
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, halved
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs cubed goat meat, 3 tbsp Jamaican curry powder, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 chopped yellow onion, 4 chopped scallions, and 1 tsp salt.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3

Add the seasoned goat meat and sear for 8 to 10 minutes until browned on all sides.
4

Pour in 3 cups water, then add 6 fresh thyme sprigs and 1 halved Scotch bonnet pepper.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes.
6

Add 2 cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, re-cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
7

Verify the internal temperature of the goat meat reaches at least 160°F before serving.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Curry Goat reach?

For Curry Goat, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 7. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for Scotch bonnet in Curry Goat?

The entry for Curry Goat calls for 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, halved. In its place: Habanero has the same heat and a similar fruitiness. For much less heat, use a jalapeno and a strip of orange bell pepper.

How hot is Curry Goat?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Curry Goat comes from 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, halved. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the Scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Curry Goat low-carb?

A serving of Curry Goat carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How many calories are in Curry Goat?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 480 calories, with 42 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Serve it with

Cassava Bammie side
Caribbean Avocado and Tomato Salad salad
Sorrel Chutney sauce
Ginger Beer Punch drink

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