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Lemon goat (cabrito com limão)

Tender goat meat marinated in lime juice, garlic and spices, then roasted until the skin is golden. A festive dish from São Tomé, very fragrant and slightly tangy.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the lime juice, crushed garlic, chopped chilli, salt and pepper.
  2. Add the goat pieces, coat them well in the marinade and leave to rest in the fridge for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and slice the onions.
  4. Arrange the meat in an ovenproof dish with the marinade, the onions and the bay leaf, then drizzle with oil.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil, baste the meat with its juices and cook for a further 25 minutes, turning it occasionally, until nicely golden.
  7. Serve with the cooking juices, rice and a green salad.

Variations and tips

On the barbecue. Grill the marinated pieces over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes, turning regularly and brushing with the marinade.

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