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Hatu kabritu (goat stew with yam)

A goat stew slowly simmered with yam, typical of Aruban cooking. The meat turns melt-in-the-mouth tender, and the lightly spiced tomato sauce coats the starchy yam. Traditionally served on Sundays or for big occasions.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the goat into pieces and marinate it for an hour with the lime juice, paprika, salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a large casserole dish and brown the meat in small batches so it colors well, then set it aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté the onion and pepper for five minutes, then add the garlic and thyme.
  4. Put the meat back in, add the crushed tomatoes and the whole pepper, then pour in the water. Cover and let it simmer gently for an hour.
  5. Add the yam and keep cooking covered for about 30 minutes, until the yam is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Adjust the seasoning, remove the pepper, and serve piping hot with white rice.

Variations and tips

Family version. Replace the goat with lamb, which is easier to find in supermarkets, and reduce the cooking time to 1 h 15.

With what's available here. If yam is hard to find, use firm-fleshed sweet potato or potatoes.

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