Cayman Mannish Water
Ingredients
2 pounds goat head, organs and feet (2 pounds lamb meat may be substituted) 1 1/2 gallons water 5 green bananas, sliced 1 pound yams, diced 1 1/2 christophenes (also called chayotes), seeds and skin removed, chopped 1/2 pound taro root, diced 1/2 pound carrots, diced 1/2 pound turnips, diced 1 1/2 bunches scallions, chopped 2 scotch bonnets or habaneros, chopped 3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped Salt |
Directions
Chop the meat into small pieces, rinse and place into a large stockpot.
Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 3 hours, until the meat is tender. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and serve.
Yield:5 to 6 servings
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