Spicy Fried Goat Meat with Plantain Fufu (Viande de Chèvre Frite Pimentée avec Fufu de Banane Plantain)
This Viande de Chèvre Frite Pimentée avec Fufu de Banane Plantain (Spicy Fried Goat Meat with Plantain Fufu) recipe is a traditional dish from Benin, known for its bold flavors and hearty ingredients.
Ingredients
- 500g goat meat, cut into cubes
- 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch of ginger, grated
- 2 hot peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 cup of vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, season the goat meat with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated goat meat and fry until golden brown. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onions, garlic, ginger, and hot peppers until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Return the fried goat meat to the skillet and stir to combine with the tomato mixture. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a separate pot, boil the sliced plantains until soft. Drain the water and mash the plantains to make fufu.
- Serve the spicy fried goat meat with the plantain fufu and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large skillet Large bowl Pot
Tools
Knife Cutting board Grater Wooden spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve the Viande de Chèvre Frite Pimentée avec Fufu de Banane Plantain with a side of fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of heat, add more hot peppers to the goat meat during cooking.
Cost
$15