Entree: Malawi – Goat Curry (Slow-simmered goat stewed in a spiced tomato and peanut-infused curry sauce)

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 20 min

Cook 2 hrs

Total 2 hrs 20 min

Ingredients

Goat meat, bone-in, 900 g gross; estimated edible raw meat 600 g (about 67% usable yield; bones excluded from edible weight), cut into 2.5–3.8 cm pieces
Vegetable oil, 30 ml (about 28 g)
Onion, 200 g, finely chopped
Garlic, 9 g, minced
Fresh ginger, 15 g, minced
Fresh red chili peppers, 10 g, finely chopped (estimate for 1–2 small chilies; adjust to taste)
Curry powder, 15 g
Ground turmeric, 5 g
Ground cumin, 5 g
Paprika, 5 g
Crushed tomatoes, 400 g
Water, 240 ml (240 g)
Smooth peanut butter, 45 g
Lemon juice, 15 ml (about 15 g)
Salt, 3 g (estimate; adjust to taste)
Fresh cilantro, 15 g, chopped

Instructions

1. Pat the goat pieces dry and season lightly with some of the salt. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown the goat in batches, about 4–5 minutes per side, and transfer the pieces to a plate.
2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly golden, about 6–8 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and chopped red chilies; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4. Return the browned goat to the pot. Add the crushed tomatoes and water, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Cover partially and simmer gently for 1½–2 hours, or until the goat is very tender, stirring occasionally. Add a little water if the sauce reduces too quickly.
6. Stir in the peanut butter and lemon juice. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes to thicken and meld the flavors. Taste and adjust the remaining salt and chili heat as desired.
7. Garnish with the chopped cilantro and serve hot. The stated serving suggestion is steamed rice, nsima, or flatbreads; these are not included in the ingredient estimate.