Nyama ChomaGrilled Goat

Name: Nyama Choma (Grilled Goat)
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Kenya
Ingredients: 1000 g Goat Shoulder (cut into 4 cm (1 1/2-inch) pieces); 15 g Garlic (crushed); 12 g Salt; 4 g Black Pepper; 30 ml Vegetable Oil; 1 pcs Lemon (cut in half)

Goat meat seasoned simply and grilled until smoky, browned, and juicy. This iconic Kenyan dish is most at home at gatherings, served hot with a fresh salad and plenty of conversation.

Prep

1h 15m

Cook

1h 10m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

434kcal

Calories

68g

Protein

15g

Fat

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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1kg
Goat Shoulder (cut into 4 cm (1 1/2-inch) pieces)
15g
Garlic (crushed)
12g
Salt
4g
Black Pepper
30ml
Vegetable Oil
1pcs
Lemon (cut in half)

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Method

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5 steps

01
Rub the goat shoulder with the garlic, salt, and black pepper.
02
Drizzle with the vegetable oil and squeeze over the lemon, then turn the meat until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
03
Preheat a grill to 230°C (450°F), then set up a cooler area for indirect cooking.
04
Grill the goat shoulder over medium-high heat until browned, turning as needed. Move it to the cooler area and continue cooking until tender and the center reaches at least 63°C (145°F).
05
Rest for 3 minutes, then chop or slice and serve hot.

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