Curaçaoan Kabritu Stobá (goat Stew) Pastechi

Curaçaoan Kabritu Stobá (Goat Stew) Pastechi is a traditional dish from the Caribbean island of Curaçao. This recipe combines the rich and flavorful goat stew with a crispy, golden-brown pastechi pastry, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.

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Curaçaoan Kabritu Stobá (goat Stew) Pastechi

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs goat meat, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • Pastechi pastry dough (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Season the goat meat with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the seasoned goat meat.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and bell pepper to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and pour in the broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the goat meat is tender.
  5. While the stew is cooking, prepare the pastechi pastry dough according to the package instructions or your homemade recipe.
  6. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin circle.
  7. Place a spoonful of the goat stew filling onto one half of the pastry circle, then fold the other half over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal.
  8. Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry the pastechi until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  9. Remove the pastechi from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  10. Serve the Curaçaoan Kabritu Stobá Pastechi hot with your favorite side dishes.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large pot Skillet Knife Cutting board Spoon Deep-frying thermometer

Tools

Rolling pin Paper towels

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Curaçaoan Kabritu Stobá Pastechi with a side of rice and beans, fried plantains, or a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For a shortcut, you can use store-bought empanada dough or puff pastry instead of making the pastechi dough from scratch.

Cost

$20