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The second Tuesday in August is Defence Forces Day in Zimbabwe. Not a big fan of the military anywhere in the world, but the celebration gives me the opportunity to give you a recipe – Zimbabwean goat stew. Getting goat may be difficult for you but it can be found online.

Ingredients

1 kg goat meat
1 tsp mild curry powder
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp finely grated garlic
50 ml lemon juice
1 medium onion, peeled and chopp
3 medium tomatoes, grated
100 ml smoky BBQ sauce
1 chicken stock cube
400 ml water
½ tbsp plain flour and enough water to make a paste (optional)

Instructions

Cut the meat into medium-sized pieces and season with salt, curry powder, and garlic. Rub gently to ensure the meat is evenly seasoned.

Heat oil in a pot on medium-high heat. Add the meat and sauté until browned. Add the lemon juice to deglaze the pot as you cook.

Add the onion and sauté for about 2 – 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stock cube, and BBQ sauce. Allow to cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

Add the water, bring to a boil then reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook until the meat is tender and cooked through (2 to 3 hours depending on the quality of the meat).

If the stew is not thick enough for your liking, you may add the water and flour mixture whilst stirring simultaneously. Allow the stew to simmer for a further 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.