As we walked back home with our prized curry goat, I couldn’t help but think about the hard work that went into obtaining that meat. The butcher’s skill and precision, the farmer’s dedication in raising the goat, and the countless hours spent in the kitchen preparing the perfect curry. But it wasn’t just about the food.
It was about the journey. It was about the perseverance and determination to provide for oneself and one’s family. It was about the love and care that went into every step of the process. I realized that this was a lesson that could be applied to all aspects of life. No matter what obstacles we face, whether it be in our careers or personal lives, we must approach it with the same level of dedication and hard work as a chef preparing curry goat. Just like the chef who marinates the meat for hours, carefully seasons it with the perfect blend of spices, and slow-cooks it until it’s tender and flavorful, we too must put in the time and effort to achieve our goals.
It may not always be easy, and there may be setbacks and challenges along the way, but with perseverance and a positive attitude, we can overcome any adversity. Just like how the aroma of curry goat fills the room and brings people together, our achievements can inspire and motivate those around us. So let us approach each day with the same level of passion and dedication as a chef preparing a delicious curry goat. Let us strive for excellence, work hard, and never give up.
Prep Time: 1hour hr 10minutes mins
Cook Time: 30minutes mins
Total Time: 1hour hr 40minutes mins
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 lb goat meat cubed
- 1 lime
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 tsp masala divided
- 2 tbsp curry divided
- 1/2 tsp saffron tumeric
- 4 cloves garlic divided
- 7 leaves culantro chopped
- 4 sprigs chive chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce optional
- 1 tbsp coconut powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the meat with the lime and drain. Add salt, green seasoning, 2 teaspoon masala, saffron (tumeric) powder ,1 tbsp curry powder, onion, two cloves of chopped garlic, the culantro (chadon beni ) and chive. Mix well. Leave to marinate for at least one hour.
- Heat the oil and saute the other 2 cloves of chopped garlic In about 1/2 cup of water, mix 2 teaspoon of masala and 1 tablespoon of curry powder. Add to the sauteed garlic and allow to cook for about one minute.
- Add the marinated goat and mix in the curry thoroughly. Then add the soy sauce (optional). Allow to cook for about 5 minutes or when you see the water is drying down. Add the coconut powder and enough water to cover the meat and pressure cook for 15 minutes.
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Curry Goat
Ingredients
- 1 lb goat meat cubed
- 1 lime
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 tsp masala divided
- 2 tbsp curry divided
- 1/2 tsp saffron tumeric
- 4 cloves garlic divided
- 7 leaves culantro chopped
- 4 sprigs chive chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce optional
- 1 tbsp coconut powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the meat with the lime and drain. Add salt, green seasoning, 2 teaspoon masala, saffron (tumeric) powder ,1 tbsp curry powder, onion, two cloves of chopped garlic, the culantro (chadon beni ) and chive. Mix well. Leave to marinate for at least one hour.
- Heat the oil and saute the other 2 cloves of chopped garlic In about 1/2 cup of water, mix 2 teaspoon of masala and 1 tablespoon of curry powder. Add to the sauteed garlic and allow to cook for about one minute.
- Add the marinated goat and mix in the curry thoroughly. Then add the soy sauce (optional). Allow to cook for about 5 minutes or when you see the water is drying down. Add the coconut powder and enough water to cover the meat and pressure cook for 15 minutes.
