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A flavorful roasted goat dish, often prepared for special occasions, featuring tender goat meat marinated and slow-roasted with sweet potatoes, infused with aromatic herbs and spices.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Goat meat(cut into large pieces)
- 1 kg Sweet potatoes(peeled and cut into large chunks)
- 2 large Onions(chopped)
- 6 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 200 ml White wine
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 1 tbsp Thyme(fresh, chopped)
- 1 tbsp Rosemary(fresh, chopped)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 250 ml Water or broth
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the goat meat with chopped onions, minced garlic, olive oil, white wine, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably longer in the refrigerator.
- 3
Arrange the marinated goat meat and sweet potato chunks in a large roasting pan. Pour any remaining marinade over the meat and vegetables.
- 4
Add the water or broth to the bottom of the roasting pan. Cover the pan tightly with foil.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the goat meat is tender. Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the meat and sweet potatoes to brown.
- 6
Baste the meat and vegetables occasionally with the pan juices during cooking. Check for tenderness and adjust cooking time if necessary.
- 7
Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot with the roasted sweet potatoes and pan juices.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, marinate the goat meat overnight.
- ✓If goat meat is tough, extend the cooking time and ensure there's enough liquid in the pan.
- ✓Adjust the herbs according to your preference.
🔄 Variations
- Add carrots or other root vegetables along with the sweet potatoes.
- A pinch of chili flakes can be added for a touch of heat.