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Jamaican Mannish Water
Jamaican Mannish Water
Jamaican Mannish Water is a traditional soup or stew made with goat meat, vegetables, and various seasonings such as Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, and green bananas.Various parts of the goat are used to create a flavorful and hearty broth. Typically, cuts like goat neck, belly, ribs, or even the head can be used to make this traditional dish. These cuts of meat provide a rich and robust flavor to the soup/stew. The meat is usually simmered for a long time to ensure it becomes tender and adds depth to the overall dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs goat meat cut into pieces, neck, belly, ribs
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Scotch bonnet peppers chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 2 green bananas peeled and sliced
- 1 cho-cho (chayote squash), peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yam peeled and cubed
- 1 medium carrot sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water for boiling
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the goat meat, onion, garlic, Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Add the green bananas, cho-cho, yam, and carrot to the pot and continue simmering until the vegetables are cooked and the flavors are well combined.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot. You can garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 657kcal (33%)Carbohydrates: 48g (16%)Protein: 61g (122%)Fat: 23g (35%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 172mg (57%)Sodium: 150mg (7%)Potassium: 1956mg (56%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 2979IU (60%)Vitamin C: 34mg (41%)Calcium: 81mg (8%)Iron: 7mg (39%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
