Goat water, also referred to as kiddy stew,
is a
stew
A stew is a combination of solid food ingredients that have been cooked in liquid and served in the resultant gravy. A stew needs to have raw ingredients added to the gravy. Ingredients in a stew can include any combination of vegetables a ...
that is a part of the national cuisine of the Caribbean island of
Montserrat
Montserrat ( ) is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. It is part of the Leeward Islands, the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles chain of the West Indies. Montserrat is about long and wide, with roughly of coastline. It is n ...
It has been described as a
national dish
A national dish is a culinary dish that is strongly associated with a particular country. A dish can be considered a national dish for a variety of reasons:
* It is a staple food, made from a selection of locally available foodstuffs that can be ...
of Montserrat.
It has also been described as a national stew.
Goat water is prepared using goat meat, onions, herbs and chible (scallions/spring onions and thyme), ketchup, hot green pepper, salt and pepper to taste, garlic, cloves, oil, water, marjoram, ground mace and flour. It is sometimes served with rice or crispy bread rolls.
The dish has been described as spicy and flavorful.
Origin
Goat water was adapted from
Irish stew in Ireland.
History
In the past goat water was referred to as kiddy stew.
See also
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Caribbean cuisine
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List of stews
This is a list of notable stews. A stew is a combination of solid food ingredients that have been cooked in liquid and served in the resultant gravy. Ingredients in a stew can include any combination of vegetables (such as carrots, potatoes, bean ...
References
Caribbean cuisine
National dishes
Food combinations
Montserratian culture
Stews
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