Hey everyone, I hope you are having an incredible day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, asun (spicy roasted goat meat). One of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Asun is spicy roasted/smoked goat meat! It is not for the faint-hearted but all the heat is worth it! For the step-by-step instructions to make Asun. Peppered Goat Meat, commonly known as Asun in Nigeria, is a finger-licking, lip-smacking combination of roasted goat meat sautéed in spicy habanero and red bell peppers, that is so delicious, you'll almost be tempted to eat it all in one sitting!
Asun (spicy roasted goat meat) is one of the most well liked of current trending meals in the world. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions every day. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Asun (spicy roasted goat meat) is something which I’ve loved my whole life.
To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook asun (spicy roasted goat meat) using 13 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Asun (spicy roasted goat meat):
- Get 300 g Goat Meat (deboned and diced into bite sizes)
- Prepare 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- Make ready 1/2 Teaspoon Thyme
- Make ready 1/2 Teaspoon Seasoning
- Take 1 small Onion Bulb (blended)
- Make ready 2 Pinch salt
- Make ready Pepper Sauce
- Get 1/2 Cup pepper mix (scotch bonnet, bell peppers and onion)
- Make ready Pinch Salt
- Take 1/8 Cup Oil
- Get to taste Seasoning
- Prepare 1/2 of Small Onion
- Get 1/3 Cup mixed bell peppers and onion (garnish)
My Asun count sheet, must be looooooooooooong. When Asun is made at parties, usually a whole goat is brought to be the venue and smoked. This is what I remember about Asun. The goat is smoked raw over a giant charcoal lit barbecue, then it is cut into smaller sizes, placed on a heated.
Instructions to make Asun (spicy roasted goat meat):
- Clean the goat meat, debone and dice into bite size pieces. Seasoning with paprika, thyme, seasoning cube, blended onion and salt. Mix thoroughly making sure every part of the meat is seasoned. Cover with cling film or foil and place in the fridge to marinate for at least an hour or even overnight.
- Cook the marinated meat on medium heat until soft (not over cooked). The meat would cook in it own juice but if it isn't enough, add a little at a time until the meat is tender.
- Preheat the grill or set the fire if using an outdoor grill. Line the grilling rack with foil and spread out the cooked meat. Grill for about 30-35 minutes or until the meat is roasted and crispy on the outside. Set this aside.
- For the sauce. Place a pan/wok on medium Flame, add vegetable oil. Saute the onion for about 2 minutes. Add the pepper mix and fry. This will take about 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and seasoning to taste.
- Add the roasted meat to the sauce and mix. Garnish with the bell peppers and onion.
This is what I remember about Asun. The goat is smoked raw over a giant charcoal lit barbecue, then it is cut into smaller sizes, placed on a heated. Asun is simply smoked/grilled/roasted peppered goat meat. It is classified as a "Nigerian Small chop" and served at parties as an appetizer, alongside other finger foods. Okay, if you are not in for anything spicy, you can also modify the recipe to suit your palate, so no more excuses not to eat asun.
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