tassot de cabrit

Haiti · Latin America

Short description: This fried-goat plate combines tender marinated meat with crisp edges and a sharp pickled-vegetable side.
Ingredients: Goat meat marinated with sour orange or lime, garlic, scallions, thyme, parsley, chile, oil, salt, and pikliz.
Cultural note: It is associated with fritay-style meals where fried meats, plantains, and acidic condiments balance one another.
Common misconception: The meat is not simply deep-fried raw; it is usually seasoned and cooked tender before frying.

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