Butchering a goat for visitors
December 24, 2023 in Kenya
It is common for people to keep goats. In Maasai culture it is traditionally the children who herd and tend to them. It is one of their first responsibilities. Without refrigeration goats areRead more
Removal of the intestines and stomach
January 3, 2024 in Kenya ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
The next stage is to remove the internal organs intestines and stomach. The stomach is full of fermented grass when slit open. It is then washed and fried as tripe.
Back in the days when I was here IRead more
Michael MatulewiczYes Mike folks in the UK have become disasociated with their food. My friends there saw that goat being born and looked after it for a couple of years. So it is killed and eaten with respect
The reward
January 3, 2024 in Kenya ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Finally the carcass is chopped up for ribs and legs and put on the BBQ. it's called nyama choma - roast meat.
The liver is given to the old folks (with no teeth!) and the kidneys are reserved for theRead more
Michael MatulewiczExactly Keith. People in the western world are too far removed from where their food comes from.
