| Goat water | |
| Country: | Montserrat |
| Region: | Caribbean |
| Type: | Stew |
| Main Ingredient: | Goat meat[1] |
| Variations: | Meat |
| No Recipes: | false |
Goat water, also referred to as kiddy stew, is a stew that is a part of the national cuisine of the Caribbean island of Montserrat.[2] It has been described as a national dish of Montserrat.[3] It has also been described as a national stew.
Goat water is prepared using goat meat, onions, herbs and chible (scallions/spring onions and thyme), ketchup, hot green pepper, salt and pepper to taste, garlic, cloves, oil, water, marjoram, ground mace, and flour. It is sometimes served with rice or crispy bread rolls. The dish has been described as spicy and flavorful.
Goat water was adapted from Irish stew in Ireland.
In the past goat water was referred to as kiddy stew.