KenyanComfort Food

Kenyan Goat Meat Stew

A slow-simmered, peppery goat stew with potatoes — deeply savoury comfort food for ugali or rice.

1 hr 45 min Serves 5Easy

Instructions

1
Brown the goat pieces in hot oil, then set aside.
2
Sauté onions until golden, add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.
3
Stir in blended tomatoes and curry powder; simmer until the oil separates.
4
Return the goat, add enough water to cover, cover the pot and simmer 60–75 min until tender.
5
Add potatoes and cook a further 15–20 min until soft.
6
Adjust seasoning, garnish with dhania and serve with ugali or rice.

Goat needs a longer simmer than chicken — don't rush it, the meat should pull apart easily when done.

How long should goat meat simmer for stew?

Plan on 60–90 minutes of gentle simmering, depending on the cut and the age of the animal, until the meat is fork-tender.