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Mannish Water

A traditional Jamaican goat soup simmered with green bananas, yellow yam, scotch bonnet pepper, and fresh thyme.

100 minMediumServes 6320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs goat meat and offal, chopped
  • 10 cups water
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp allspice berries, crushed
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 lb yellow yam, cubed
  • 3 green bananas, sliced
  • 4 stalks scallions, chopped
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
  • 2 tbsp white rum

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large stockpot, combine 2 lbs chopped goat meat and offal and 10 cups water, then bring to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Skim off any foam from the surface, then add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp crushed allspice berries, and 1.5 tsp salt.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.

  4. 4

    Add 1 lb cubed yellow yam, 3 sliced green bananas, 4 stalks chopped scallions, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, and the 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered for another 30 minutes until vegetables are tender and soup thickens.

  6. 6

    Stir in 2 tbsp white rum, cook for 5 minutes more, and remove scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

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Questions

What is Mannish Water?

A traditional Jamaican goat soup simmered with green bananas, yellow yam, scotch bonnet pepper, and fresh thyme. This reference files it under Jamaican soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 100 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Mannish Water?

As written, 100 minutes: 20 of prep and 80 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (45 minutes): "Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F."

What internal temperature should Mannish Water reach?

For Mannish Water, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for allspice in Mannish Water?

The entry for Mannish Water calls for 1 tsp allspice berries, crushed. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

How hot is Mannish Water?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Mannish Water comes from 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the scotch bonnet pepper, 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.

How much protein is in Mannish Water?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 26 g of protein in about 320 calories, alongside 28 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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