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Somali Xawaash Spiced Goat Stew With Sweet Potatoes

Name: Somali Xawaash Spiced Goat Stew With Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Somali
Ingredients: 600 g halal bone-in goat stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large red onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp somali xawaash spice blend; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 cups halal beef broth

Rich and warming braised goat meat infused with aromatic xawaash spices, tomatoes, and tender sweet potatoes.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 50 min
Total: 65 min

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Technique to learn

Blooming Spices

Frying ground spices briefly in warm cooking oil to unlock oil-soluble flavor compounds before adding liquid ingredients.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add goat meat in batches and sear until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium, add diced red onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.

Step 4: Stir in tomato paste and xawaash spice blend, cooking for 1 minute to bloom spices.

Step 5: Return goat meat to the pot, add sweet potato cubes, and pour in halal beef broth.

Step 6: Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 45 minutes until goat meat is tender.

Cooking tips

Using bone-in goat meat adds extra richness and body to the stew during simmering.
If goat is unavailable, bone-in lamb shoulder makes an excellent alternative.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Somali; 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.

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