Ntaba ya Kotumba (Oven-Baked Goat Meat)
A flavorful and tender oven-baked goat meat dish, often prepared for special occasions. It's seasoned simply but effectively, allowing the natural flavors of the goat to shine through. This method makes the traditional wood-grilled dish accessible for home cooks.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Goat meat(cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1.5 tbsp Beef stock
- 0.5 tbsp All-purpose seasoning
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Wash the goat meat thoroughly. In a bowl, combine the goat meat with beef stock, all-purpose seasoning, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the meat is evenly coated.
- 3
Transfer the seasoned goat meat to an oven-safe dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 55 minutes, or until the meat is tender and cooked through. Check on the meat every 15-20 minutes and stir, basting with any accumulated juices to keep it moist.
- 5
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For extra moisture, you can add a splash of water or broth if the juices dry out too much during baking.
- ✓Adjust the amount of seasoning to your personal preference.
- ✓This dish is traditionally wood-grilled, but oven baking provides a convenient alternative.
🔄 Variations
- Some recipes include marinating the meat for a few hours or overnight for deeper flavor, though it's not strictly necessary for this oven-baked version.
- Serve with traditional Congolese accompaniments like fufu, rice, or fried plantains.