Name: Jamaican Mannish Water
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 185 min
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)

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.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2 45

Total Time 3 5

Course Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican

Servings servings

Calories 657 kcal

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

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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!

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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%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword goat

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