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Tassot

Name: Tassot
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 2 lbs goat meat; 2 scotch bonnet peppers; 1/4 cup lime juice; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tsp thyme; to taste salt; 1 tsp black pepper; for frying vegetable oil

Tassot is a traditional Haitian dish featuring marinated and fried meat, often goat or beef, known for its bold, spicy flavors and crispy texture. It holds cultural significance as a popular street food and festive dish, reflecting the vibrant and resourceful culinary traditions of Haiti.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Haitian70%

African30%

Ingredients

goat meat
2 lbs
scotch bonnet peppers
2
lime juice
1/4 cup
garlic cloves
4
thyme
2 tsp
salt
to taste
black pepper
1 tsp
vegetable oil
for frying

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Tassot originates from the fusion of African cooking techniques and local Haitian ingredients, evolving as a flavorful way to preserve and enjoy meat in the Caribbean climate.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Haitian70%

ingredients+techniques

African30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating frying seasoning

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