Editorial sample recipeNigerianintermediateHalalGluten-FreeDairy-Free

Nigerian Spicy Peppered Goat Skillet

Name: Nigerian Spicy Peppered Goat Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs halal boneless goat stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup halal beef broth; 2 medium red bell peppers, coarsely chopped; 1 small scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 large red onion, chopped; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp curry powder; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt

Tender goat meat boiled with spices and quickly seared, then tossed in a vibrant, fiery pepper and onion sauce inspired by classic Nigerian street-style peppered meats.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min

Technique to learn

Ata Dindin Reduction

Simmering coarse pepper and onion mixtures in oil to evaporate excess moisture and intensify savory flavors.

Instructions

Step 1: Combine the goat meat, beef broth, curry powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, and half the salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the meat is tender.
Step 2: Drain the goat meat, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid, and pat the meat dry with paper towels.

Step 3: Pulse the red bell peppers, scotch bonnet pepper, and half of the red onion in a food processor until coarsely ground, keeping some texture.

Step 4: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the goat meat and cook for 5 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove the meat with a slotted spoon.

Step 5: Add the remaining sliced red onion and the coarsely ground pepper mixture to the skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the liquid reduces and the peppers darken.

Step 6: Return the browned goat meat to the skillet along with the reserved cooking liquid and remaining salt. Toss well to coat the meat and cook for 3 minutes until steaming hot.

Cooking tips

Control the heat level by adjusting the amount of scotch bonnet pepper used in the dish.
Boiling the goat meat with aromatics first ensures maximum tenderness before searing.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Nigerian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

Sign in to save this recipe, plan it, and log it when you cook it.

Sign in