Seco de chivo (ecuadorian braised goat)

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
4poundsGoat or lamb; cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1cupChicha or raspberry juice
4Tomatoes; peeled and diced
1Large onion; diced
1cloveGarlic; minced
½teaspoonSalt
1Fresh aji chile; seeds and stems removed
1Or substitute yellow wax hot chile or jalapeno
;Water to cover

Directions

Heat the oil in a heavy casserole and brown the meat. Add the remaining ingredients and bring the pot to a boil. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 hours until the meat is tender and the water is consumed. Serve over hot rice.

Authors' heat scale: Mild