Curry Goat

Ingredients13

• bone-in goat meat1.2 kg
• Jamaican curry powder3 tbsp
• vegetable oil3 tbsp
• onion1 large
• garlic4 cloves
• fresh ginger2 tbsp
• scotch bonnet pepper1
• scallions4
• fresh thyme6 sprigs
• allspice berries8
• tomato1
• salt2 tsp
• water500 ml

Method

1. Cut the goat into stew pieces, rinse, and pat dry.
2. Season the meat with curry powder, salt, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped onion, scallions, thyme, and crushed allspice.
3. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if possible.
4. Heat the oil in a heavy pot and brown the meat in batches.
5. Return all the meat to the pot, add the whole scotch bonnet and chopped tomato, and stir.
6. Pour in the water, cover, and simmer gently for about 1 hour 30 minutes until the goat is tender.
7. Uncover and cook until the sauce thickens, then remove the scotch bonnet and thyme stems before serving.