1804 Recipe
(Haitian Tasso) Fried goat meat marinated in authentic Haitian herbs and spices, served with rice and peas, fried green plantains, our in-house pickled cucumber, carrot, and red onion salad OR steamed veggies and Haitian pikliz [Gluten Free]
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Rice and Peas
Fried Green Plantains
Pickled Salad
Method
Marinating Goat Meat
- 1
Marinate the Goat
In a large bowl, combine goat meat with garlic, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Mix well, cover, and let marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Cooking Rice and Peas
- 2
Prepare Rice and Peas
In a pot, combine rice, red kidney beans, coconut milk, green onion, thyme, and salt. Add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Frying Goat Meat
- 3
Fry the Goat
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove goat meat from marinade and fry in batches until browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Preparing Fried Plantains
- 4
Fry Plantains
Peel and slice green plantains. Heat oil in a separate pan and fry plantain slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
