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Asun (Goat in Pepper Sauce)

Asun is a Nigerian dish of grilled goat meat in pepper sauce. It is a Yoruba delicacy often found at Nigerian parties.

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Ingredients

  • Goat meat, washed and cut into smaller pieces
  • Salt
  • Stock cube
  • 2 medium-sized onions
  • Fresh habanero pepper
  • Bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1
    Place goat meat in a clean bowl. Add salt and stock cubes, and give a good massage. Marinate for at least 2 hours to properly season the meat.
  2. 2
    Place the marinated goat meat on an electric barbecue grill or oven grill. Rub some vegetable oil on the meat.
  3. 3
    Cover the grill, and grill for about 20 minutes. If you are using an oven grill, grill it for about 40 minutes at 180˚C.
  4. 4
    In a food processor, blend the habanero pepper, and onions to a chunky paste.
  5. 5
    Place a pan on medium heat. Add the grilled meat along with about ¾ cup water to introduce moisture. Let cook for about 5–10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Stir in the pepper and onion mixture, and let cook for about 5–7 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add the chopped bell pepper and onion. Combine thoroughly, and add salt to taste.
  8. 8
    Add a tablespoon of vegetable oil, and combine very well. Leave to simmer for about 2 minutes.
  9. 9
    Serve.