Tassot

Name: Tassot
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 2 lbs goat meat, cut into bite-sized pieces, cubed; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp Haitian seasoning salt (or salt mixed with paprika and thyme); 1 tsp black pepper; 3 cups vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, minced

Crispy fried goat seasoned with lime, garlic, and Haitian spices, then served with a piquant vinegar sauce. An iconic celebratory dish.

75 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs goat meat, cut into bite-sized pieces, cubed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp Haitian seasoning salt (or salt mixed with paprika and thyme)
1 tsp black pepper
3 cups vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, minced

Instructions

1

Season 2 lbs cubed goat meat, cut into bite-sized pieces with 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 6 cloves minced garlic, 2 tsp Haitian seasoning salt (or salt mixed with paprika and thyme), and 1 tsp black pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2

Heat 3 cups vegetable oil for frying in a large heavy pot or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
3

Working in batches, fry the goat meat, cut into bite-sized pieces until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Check that internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Drain on paper towels.
4

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, sliced onion, 1 minced Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, and remaining garlic. Season to taste.
5

Serve the fried goat meat, cut into bite-sized pieces on a platter with the vinegar sauce on the side for dipping.

Questions

How long does Tassot keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Tassot?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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