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Ntaba

Congolese grilled goat meat marinated with ginger, garlic, onion, lemon, chili, and warm spices.

Country
Democratic Republic of Congo
Region
Central Africa
Time
80 min
Serves
5
Level
medium
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4 steps 35 min prep 45 min cook (check method) 80 min total medium
1
Marinate goat
Coat goat with onion, garlic, ginger, lemon, oil, spices, salt, and pepper.
marinate 30:00
2
Parcook
Simmer goat with a splash of water until just tender.
parcook 25:00
3
Grill
Grill over medium-high heat, turning and basting, until charred at the edges.
grill 18:00
4
Rest
Rest briefly and serve with onion salad and chili.
rest 05:00

Some cooks parboil goat before grilling, while others grill slowly from raw. Marinades often include ginger, garlic, onion, lemon, and chili.

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When to cook it

Best for cookouts, beer gardens, parties, and late lunch plates.. Plan on a medium cook. Allow about 80 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Kachumbari-style onion salad, chili, plantain, rice, or cassava.

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Democratic Republic of Congo national table. A structured Democratic Republic of Congo dish in the AfroKitchen archive.

Chef watch-outs
  • Skipping the resting time after grilling.
  • Rushing the base before the raw edge has cooked out.
  • Adding all seasoning early and forgetting to adjust at the end.
How you know it is ready
  • The surface should be deeply colored while the center stays juicy.
  • The aroma should smell rounded rather than raw or sharp.
  • Oil, sauce, broth, or steam should look settled and deliberate.
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Kachumbari-style onion salad, chili, plantain, rice, or cassava.

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