Treat yourself with varieties of Goa food
Are you planning to visit Goa and enjoy some of its rich cuisines? Goa is one of the greatest tourist destinations in India, and it is located on the India’s west coast of Arabian Sea. The food in Goa mainly consists of regional food that is popular in Goa. The area is located in a tropical climate so the use of spices and flavours is intense. The main sources of food are seafood, rice, coconut and local spices. Goan food is considered incomplete without fish. It is similar to Malvani or Konkani cuisine.
The Goan cuisine is mainly influenced by Hindu origins and Portuguese colonialism. Since the state has a huge number of visitors from all over the world, the food also gets international colour to it. The cuisine is mostly seafood with steamed rice. Kingfish is the most common delicacy along with shellfish, crabs, prawns, lobster, squid and mussels.
Bebinca is the famous sweet of Goa
Bebinca is a cake made from egg, coconut, milk, sugar and ghee in a polygonal shape. Many layers are added to the first layer once it is cooked and roasted. The process of preparation is time consuming. It is one of the most liked sweet in Goa. Bebinca is served during the Christmas season.
Ambot tik sour and spicy
‘Ambot’ means spur and ‘tik’ means spicy in the local Goan language. The main ingredients used to prepare Ambottik are dried red chillies, peppercorns and tamarind. Shark and catfish are used customarily in the process. It tastes great with plain steamed rice, which is the main source of calories along with the curry.
Crab Xec Xec curry
Crab Xec Xec is a delicious curry prepared using grounded coconut, roasted spices and coriander added to the crab meat. This delicious Crab Xec Xec curry is served with rice or bread.
Fish curry
The most essential food for the Goan people is fish and rice. Since chillies and turmeric are used in the curry, it is yellowish red in colour. Mackerel is one of the favourites among the famous food of Goa with peppery flavour to it. The steamed rice and fish curry is the traditional Goan dish.
Chicken Cafreal
This dish originated from Africa. The chicken is cooked with coriander, lime, chillies and mint. Pan roasted until properly cooked. This dish is spicy and usually served with salad.
Sorpotel
Sorpotel is a stew made from pork. The pork is parboiled and finely diced again fried and then cooked with spices and vinegar. The interesting thing about Sorpotel is that it tastes better on the second or the third day after cooking.
Mushroom Xacuti
Mushroom Xacuti is extremely hot and spicy. It is prepared along with chicken and also only with mushrooms sometimes.
Sanna
Sanna is the traditional Goa food prepared with coconut and ground rice flour. It is white and fluffy, which is served with spatial.
Mackerel Reacheado
This one is a pan-fried fish stuffed with masalas and spices. The fish is sliced along the cross section and is called Reacheado.
Goans not only enjoy their delicious Goa famous food, but also the way they cook their food. The traditional way of cooking the food is used in many rural parts of Goa. The traditional way of cooking the food is highly valued by the local people as it adds a smoky flavour to the food.
So, if you are planning a trip to Goa, don’t forget to taste some of the delicious food of Goa.
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