Grilled Goat with Lotus Root
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This grilled goat with lotus root is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely spectacular. Goat meat is lean and flavorful, while lotus root adds a wonderful crispy texture and is packed with fiber and vitamin C for digestive health. The marinade is simple: just garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice combined to create this sweet and savory glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill. What I love most is that you probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen already, making it budget friendly without sacrificing any flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1goat meat
- 4 mediumlotus root
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 thumb-sizedginger
- 237 mlsoy sauce
- 2 tablespoonshoney
- 2 tablespoonslime juice
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 cup, choppedcilantro
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
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Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- 2
Slice goat meat into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade. Mix to coat.
Tip: Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Peel and chop garlic and ginger. Slice lotus roots into 1-inch thick rounds.
- 4
Thread goat meat and lotus root alternately onto skewers.
- 5
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Tip: Brush with remaining marinade during cooking.
- 6
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
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