Ingredients (serves 6)
• 3 lbs goat meat, cut into pieces • 2 onions, 4 garlic cloves • 2 tomatoes • 2 carrots, 2 potatoes (optional) • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper • Thyme, bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, allspice • 4–6 cups water or broth • Salt, pepper, oil
Dumplings (optional):
• 2 cups flour, salt, water
Method
1️ Marinate the goat meat with garlic, onions, thyme, salt, and spices (at least 2 hours). 2 Brown the meat in oil, then add tomatoes and tomato paste. 3 Simmer with water, bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, and whole pepper for 2–3 hours. 4 Add vegetables and cook for 30 minutes. 5 Drop in dumplings 15 minutes before serving.
Plating
• Serve hot on its own or with bread or rice.
Tip
• Slow cooking gives the richest, most authentic flavor.
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