Traditional Burundian Goat Stew with Jasmine Rice Recipe

Burundian Goat Stew with Aromatic Rice

Serves: 2, Difficulty: Expert

Preparation Time: 20 minutes, Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 400 grams of goat meat
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 chili pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 150 grams of Jasmine rice
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 600 ml of water

Method

• Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add goat meat, season with salt, black pepper, curry powder, coriander, thyme, and rosemary, and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
• In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the onion, garlic, and chili pepper. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
• Add the bell peppers and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste, and return the goat meat to the pot. Add 400 ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour or until the goat meat is tender.
• In a separate pot, bring 200 ml of water to a boil. Add Jasmine rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer on low until rice is cooked and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Serve the goat stew over the aromatic Jasmine rice.

Tips

• For a deeper flavor, marinate the goat meat with salt, pepper, and spices for a few hours before cooking.
• Adjust the heat of the stew by adding or reducing the amount of chili pepper to suit your taste.

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