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Goat Water | Traditional Offal Soup From Montserrat, United Kingdom | TasteAtlas

Goat Water

(Mannish Water, Power Water, Goat Head Soup)

A thin, brown soup consisting of goat meat, breadfruit, onions, tomatoes, flour, and fresh herbs, goat water is the national dish of Montserrat, a tiny island in the Caribbean. Dumplings, potatoes, and yams are sometimes added to the dish for an extra kick of flavor.


Perhaps it's true, perhaps it's superstition, but goat water, also known as mannish water, is considered an aphrodisiac, supposed to provide a boost to male libido. For that reason, it is common to find the dish served at Jamaican weddings, especially to the grooms.


Spicy and flavorful, it probably originated in Ireland as an adaptation of the classic Irish stew, with goat meat replacing the beef. Exotic, unique, and unusual, the soup represents all the good things found in Caribbean gastronomy.

WHERE TO EAT The best Goat Water in the world (according to food experts)

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Recommended by Darren McLean and 1 other food critic.
"If you’re in town on Friday, this is the place to try Goat Water – a stew featuring goat meat which is the national dish."
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Recommended by Caribbean Journal and 1 other food critic.
"The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants: Bananas Bistro Restaurant - Bananas, a plantation-style restaurant in Nevis, feels like a bit of a secret. When you try the goat water, you’ll want to keep the secret all for yourself."

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