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Goat colombo

Colombo is a Creole curry built on colombo powder, inherited from the island's Indian community. The goat, marinated and then simmered for a long time, becomes tender and fragrant; it is a Sunday and special-occasion dish.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the goat into pieces, rinse and pat them dry. Mix them in a bowl with the colombo powder, lime juice, crushed garlic, salt and pepper.
  2. Cover and leave to marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge, ideally overnight.
  3. Thinly slice the onions and finely crush the remaining garlic cloves. Heat the oil in a casserole and cook the onions for 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add the drained meat and sear it over high heat for 5 minutes, stirring so it browns on all sides.
  5. Lower the heat, add the thyme and the pricked whole chili, then pour in the hot water. Cover and simmer gently for 1 h 15 to 1 h 30, until the meat falls off the bone.
  6. Remove the chili, adjust the seasoning and add the lime zest. Serve piping hot with white rice.

Variations and tips

Chicken colombo. Replace the goat with 1 kg of chicken thighs and reduce the cooking time to 45 minutes.

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