Jamaican Curry Goat with Coconut Rice
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the Curry Goat:
2 lb (900 g) goat meat, cut into bite-sized pieces (can substitute with lamb if unavailable)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons curry powder (preferably Jamaican-style)
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon thyme
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped (optional, for heat)
1–2 cups beef or chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1–2 carrots, sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For the Coconut Rice:
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance coconut flavor)
Instructions
Curry Goat:
Marinate the goat:
In a bowl, toss goat meat with 1 tablespoon of curry powder, salt, and pepper. Let it sit at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
Brown the meat:
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add remaining curry powder and sauté for 1 minute to bloom the spices. Add goat meat and brown on all sides.
Add aromatics:
Stir in onions, garlic, thyme, allspice, and Scotch bonnet peppers. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer the curry:
Pour in broth until meat is mostly covered. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the goat is tender. Add sliced carrots about 30 minutes before the end of cooking if using.
Finish:
Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.
Coconut Rice:
Rinse the rice:
Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
Cook the rice:
In a medium pot, combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Fluff and serve:
Fluff rice with a fork and serve alongside the curry goat.
Serving suggestion: Plate curry goat over coconut rice, optionally garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. Pair with fried plantains for a full Jamaican-inspired meal.
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