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Ramen Noodle with Peppered Goat Meat | The African Gourmet

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Hot Pepper Ramen Noodles with Peppered Goat Meat West African ramen noodles with peppered goat meat — fiery, rich, and comforting. Across Africa, ramen noodles have become a beloved pantry staple — quick to cook, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for bold local flavors. This recipe blends peppered goat meat with stir-fried noodles for a dish that’s both street-smart and deeply satisfying. Goat Meat Facts Female goat meat is often used because it’s more tender. “Cabrito” refers to goat kids (4–8 weeks old); “Chevon” comes from mature goats (6–9 months). Goat meat is lean, flavorful, and lower in fat than beef or lamb. Cook it just like steak — rare, medium, or well-done. Ramen Noodle Facts Instant noodles originated in Osaka, Japan, in 1958 — invented by Momofuku Ando. Ramen noodles are made from wheat flour, fried, then dried before pa...