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Goat Meat

Capra hircus

Goat Meat is a goat meat, known for its mild flavor profile, and rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin B12, Niacin, Vitamin B6.

Regional names

Goat Meat

Origin

Goat Meat is cataloged inside the goat lane of meat.

Native region

Global temperate and subtropical zones

Season

Available year-round depending on form, preservation, or sourcing

Food Combinations & Timing

✅

Safe Combination Profile

It is safe to eat this food item with other food items.

Nutritional profile

Calories

308 kcal / 100 g

Protein

28.5 g

Carbs

0 g

Fat

21.7 g

Fiber

0 g

Water content

Moderate (55% to 65%)

Glycemic index

0

Vitamins

  • Vitamin B12
  • Niacin
  • Vitamin B6

Minerals

  • Iron
  • Zinc
  • Selenium
  • Phosphorus

Health benefits

Evidence-aligned highlights

  • Provides key macronutrients and micronutrients that support metabolic vitality.
  • Contributes essential dietary compounds that support tissue structure and recovery.
  • Ready for future custom nutritional mapping.

Flavor notes

Mild

Texture

Crisp

Aroma

Fresh

Pairings

Various flavor pairings

Safety & toxicity

Edible parts

Standard edible portions

Toxic or risky parts

Discard non-food-grade or spoiled forms

Raw vs cooked

Safe to consume according to culinary standards.

Allergies & intolerances

No common allergy warning.

Drug interactions

No major interactions for normal food amounts.

Safe daily limit

Enjoy as part of a balanced diet.

⚠️ Notice: This safety profile is a general guideline. Dietary tolerances differ; consult a healthcare professional for allergies or drug interactions. See our full disclaimer.

Who should avoid & how to handle it

Who should avoid or moderate

  • General population safe.

Preparation & storage

  • Clean: Wash or wipe clean according to the usual market form.
  • Cut: Slice, chop, or portion as needed for your recipe.
  • Cook: Prepared raw or cooked according to recipe preference.
  • Store: Keep in a cool, dry place or refrigerate.
  • Preserve: Freeze or dry for longer storage.

Cuisine & cultural use

Common cuisines

  • Global culinary use

Goat Meat appears in Global culinary use, often because its flavor structure and prep speed fit both everyday cooking and ceremonial dishes.

Dynamic Substitutions

No alternatives recorded for this specific item. It is chemically or botanically unique in the database.

🌱 Cultivation & Production

Goat Meat Production Profile

Discover how goat meat is obtained, produced, and how you can craft or prepare it in your own kitchen.

Apartment Friendly

✗ Not Ideal for Apartments

No

Urban Space Advice

Cannot be grown or raised in a standard residential apartment. Requires livestock farming or professional marine harvesting.

Source Material

Livestock farms (cattle, poultry, or swine)

Primary Method

Animal husbandry and safe butchering

Homemade Production Method

  1. 1

    Store raw meat wrapped airtight in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or freeze for months.

  2. 2

    To cure meat (e.g. jerky) at home, slice lean cuts very thin.

  3. 3

    Marinate with salt and spices, then dry in a food dehydrator or low oven at 160°F (71°C) for 6-8 hours.

Quick recipes

Fast recipes using Goat Meat

Dinner

Spiced Goat Meat Stir Fry

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Tender pieces of goat meat stir-fried with onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 350g goat meat, cut into small bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste

Nutrition

  • 380 kcal
  • 28 g protein
  • 4 g carbs
  • 28 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Boil goat meat pieces in salted water for 25 minutes until mostly tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced onions, minced garlic, and ginger paste until golden brown.
  3. 3Add garam masala, red chili powder, and the boiled goat meat. Sauté and stir-fry for 12-15 minutes.
  4. 4Ensure meat is tender and browned with spices clinging to the pieces. Serve hot.

Dinner

Slow-Cooked Rogan Josh

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Traditional Kashmiri goat curry slow-cooked with yogurt, ginger, and aromatic red chilies.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 400g goat meat, cubed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup yogurt, whisked
  • 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp fennel powder
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • Salt to taste

Nutrition

  • 480 kcal
  • 32 g protein
  • 6 g carbs
  • 36 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot. Brown the goat meat cubed sections for 8 minutes. Set meat aside.
  2. 2Sauté chopped onion and ginger paste in the same pot until browned. Stir in fennel powder, chili powder, and salt.
  3. 3Add meat back, turn heat to low, and stir in whisked yogurt slowly to prevent curdling. Add 1 cup water.
  4. 4Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is very tender.

Dinner

Punjabi Tariwala Mutton Curry

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Goat meat slow-cooked with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, and traditional spices.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 500g goat meat, cleaned and cut into pieces
  • 3 large onions, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 1/2 tsp meat masala
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
  • Salt and turmeric to taste

Nutrition

  • 480 kcal
  • 34 g protein
  • 8 g carbs
  • 32 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Heat oil or ghee in a heavy pot. Sauté chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste for 10 minutes until deep brown.
  2. 2Add tomato puree, meat masala, chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Cook for 8 minutes.
  3. 3Add goat meat pieces and sear in the spice base for 15 minutes on medium-high heat.
  4. 4Pour in 2.5 cups of water, cover tightly, and simmer on lowest heat for 1 hour and 10 minutes until meat is tender.