Maraq Hilib Ari (Goat Meat Stew)

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Maraq Hilib Ari (Goat Meat Stew)

Maraq Hilib Ari (Goat Meat Stew) is a traditional Somali recipe for a classic stew of goat meat and vegetables in a lightly-spiced sauce. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Somali version of: Goat Meat Stew (Maraq Hilib Ari).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

70 minutes

Total Time:

90 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Game Recipes Vegetable Recipes Somalia Recipes

Ingredients:

2 tbsp oil
1 small onion, chopped
500g goat meat, cubed and boiled for 90 minutes, until tender
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp African Blue Basil, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 medium aubergine (eggplant), cubed
2 carrots, scraped and cubed
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander seeds

Method:

Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, or until translucent. Stir in the cooked goat meat (drain first), along with the tomatoes, salt, black pepper and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Now add the basil, potato, aubergine and carrots. Return to a simmer and cook for about a further 20 minutes, or until tender. At this point stir in the garlic, cumin and coriander. Stir to combine then take off the heat and set aside to infuse for 15 minutes.

Turn into a bowl and serve with muufo baraawe Breads.