Cacana
A traditional Mozambican dish featuring a flavorful stew made with goat meat, vegetables, and a blend of aromatic spices.
🧂 Ingredients
- 800 g Goat meat(cut into cubes)
- 2 medium Onions(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 inch piece Ginger(grated)
- 3 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 1 medium Bell pepper(chopped (any color))
- 2 medium Carrots(diced)
- 2 medium Potatoes(diced)
- 500 ml Beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 Bay leaf
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- for garnish Fresh cilantro(chopped)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the goat meat on all sides. Remove meat and set aside.
- 2
Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Return the goat meat to the pot. Add the diced carrots, potatoes, broth, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the goat meat is tender.
- 6
Remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Goat meat can be tough; simmering for a longer period ensures tenderness.
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can marinate the goat meat overnight with some of the spices.
- ✓If you don't have goat meat, lamb or beef can be used as substitutes.
🔄 Variations
- Add a can of drained and rinsed chickpeas for extra protein and texture.
- Include other root vegetables like sweet potatoes or butternut squash.