Curry Goat Cheese Food

CURRY GOAT

Steps:

• Rinse goat meat well, rub lime juice over it (from 1/2 whole lime), place meat in a bowl, then add salt, black pepper, Scotch bonnet, thyme, allspice, curry powder, scallions, onion and garlic. Leave to marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator, longer would be ideal. Heat the oil in a skillet until it is very hot, and saute the meat until golden brown. Then add the marinade, tomatoes and coconut milk, if using, and simmer for approximately 3 more minutes. Add water, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 2 to 3 hours stirring occasionally until meat is tender.

CURRY GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine curry powder and paprika in a small bowl; sprinkle onto a piece of plastic wrap. Gently roll goat cheese log in spice mixture. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until ready to serve.
• Herb Goat Cheese: Substitute 1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and 1 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning for curry powder and paprika. Proceed as directed.
• Sesame Seed Goat Cheese: Substitute 1 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds and 1 teaspoons pepper for curry powder and paprika. Proceed as directed.

ROASTED PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush the baguette slices lightly with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until crisp and golden, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, the vinegar and honey in a bowl. Stir in the thyme and red pepper flakes. Add the roasted peppers and shallots to the dressing, and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine, then fold in the parsley. Set aside or place in the refrigerator to marinate.
• Spread each toast with a small spoonful of goat cheese. Top with a spoonful of the pepper mixture, followed by a pinch of microgreens. Arrange on a platter and serve.

CURRIED GOAT

Steps:

• For the wet jerk seasoning: To a blender, add the onions, garlic, ginger, thyme, Scotch bonnet, black pepper, brown sugar, salt, allspice, cayenne and 1 1/2 cups water. Blend well.
• For the curried goat: Place the goat meat in a large mixing bowl. Add the wet jerk seasoning and 3 tablespoons of the curry powder; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a stockpot or braising pot. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons curry powder; stir into the hot oil. Add the seasoned goat and 2 cups water, and bring to a simmer. Cover and braise over medium heat for 1 hour, turning often.
• Add the carrot, onion and potato. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Add the scallion and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

CURRY GOAT

Steps:

• For the marinade: Mix the soy sauce, curry powder, garlic, basil, crushed pepper, oregano and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the goat to the bowl and marinate overnight.
• For the curry: Remove the goat from the marinade. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the goat. Turn the heat to medium and sear the goat until brown, about 15 minutes. Add the coconut milk and 4 cups water. Cover and cook, about 2 hours.
• Add the onions, bell peppers, carrots, green onions and bay leaves and simmer, about 1 hour.
• Serve with rice or rice and peas.

CURRIED GOAT

Steps:

• Prepare the Jamaican curry powder: In a skillet, toast the spices over low heat, gently shaking the pan, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a spice grinder, blender or mini food processor and pulse until the mixture forms a fine powder.
• Prepare the goat: Set the meat in a large bowl. Put on a pair of disposable latex or vinyl gloves. (Scotch bonnet chile can be very hot to the touch.) Add the oil, onion, garlic, chile, thyme sprigs, seasoned salt, black pepper and half the prepared Jamaican curry powder (or 4 tablespoons store-bought) to the bowl and massage the marinade into the meat. (Save remaining spice mix for another use.)
• Transfer the meat to an airtight container and refrigerate at least 12 hours and up to 3 days.
• Place the meat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the potatoes and 2 cups water. Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring every 20 minutes, until the potatoes break down, the sauce has thickened and the meat is tender and cooked through, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. The curried goat will look like a thick stew. Add more seasoned salt, if needed. Serve with the rice.