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Mannish Water

Mannish Water/MAN-ish WAH-tah/
Mannish Water
About this dish

A hearty Jamaican goat soup made from the head and offal, traditionally served at celebrations.

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Ingredients
🐐1kg goat head and offal, cleaned
🥔3 green bananas, sliced
🌶️1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
🌿Fresh thyme and scallion
Method
Serves 2
1
Clean the goat head and offal thoroughly, then simmer in water with thyme and scallion.
2
Skim the broth as it cooks to keep it clear.
3
Add sliced green banana and a whole scotch bonnet pepper.
4
Continue simmering until the meat is very tender.
5
Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Mannish water is a traditional Jamaican soup, often served at weddings and celebrations, believed by some to have restorative properties.

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