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Spicy Caribbean Curry Goat with Scallions and Thyme

Name: Spicy Caribbean Curry Goat with Scallions and Thyme
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs goat meat, cut into chunks; 2 tbsp curry powder; 1 tbsp ground allspice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 scallions, chopped; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 2 scotch bonnet peppers, whole; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups coconut milk; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 carrot, sliced

Dive into the rich and spicy flavors of the Caribbean with this hearty curry goat, infused with scallions and thyme. Perfect for a cozy dinner.

4.2(70 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 16, 2025

Spicy Caribbean Curry Goat with Scallions and Thyme — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Curry

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 528 kcal
Protein: 50.92 g
Carbs: 18.92 g
Fat: 29.83 g
Fiber: 3.15 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3170 kcal
Protein: 305.5 g
Carbs: 113.5 g
Fat: 179 g
Fiber: 18.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 lbs goat meat cut into chunks	1760	240	0	120	0
2 tbsp curry powder	40	2	6	2	2
1 tbsp ground allspice	18	0	4	0	1
4 cloves garlic minced	18	0.8	4	0.1	0.3
1 inch ginger grated	2	0	0.5	0	0.1
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 tsp black pepper	6	0.2	1	0.1	0.6
2 tbsp vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 large onion chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.5
3 scallions chopped	10	0.8	2	0	0.8
2 fresh thyme sprigs	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
2 scotch bonnet peppers whole	8	0.3	2	0.1	0.3
1 tbsp tomato paste	14	0.4	3	0	0.4
2 cups coconut milk	880	6	12	88	0
2 cups chicken stock	30	3	3	1	0
2 potatoes peeled and cubed	260	7	60	0.3	8
1 carrot sliced	29	1	6	0.2	3.8

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Goat

1
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the goat meat with curry powder, allspice, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
2
Mix and Cover
Mix thoroughly and cover.
3
Refrigerate
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Tip: Let the curry simmer slowly to allow flavors to meld beautifully.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Chop Veggies
Chop the onion and scallions and set aside.
2
Slice Root Veggies
Slice the potatoes and carrots, then set aside.
3
Prep Peppers
Keep the scotch bonnet peppers whole, but pierce them slightly for flavor infusion.
Tip: Do not cut the scotch bonnet peppers unless you want extra heat. Pro Tip: Using bone-in goat meat adds more depth to the flavor of your curry.

How to Make Spicy Caribbean Curry Goat with Scallions and Thyme

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Searing the Goat
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the marinated goat to sear until browned.
2
Building the Base
Add onions, scallions, thyme, and scotch bonnet peppers, cooking until onions are soft.
3
Simmering
Stir in tomato paste, coconut milk, and stock. Bring to a boil, then add potatoes and carrots. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hours.