Whenever a search is made for the best place to visit in the country, Goa is mentioned which is a dream location for many youth. Goa is a state of India where a large number of domestic and foreign tourists visit every year. But it is not that people go to Goa only for drinks and nightlife, but the food here is equally fun and tasty which attracts tourists towards it. People who like vegetarian food may find it a little difficult in Goa, but Goa is a very good place for those who like non-vegetarian food. Today in this episode, we have brought you information about those dishes of Goa which add excellent taste. Let us know about these places...
Fish curry
Goan fish curry is a traditional dish of Goa and is also known as Xitkodi in Konkani. This dish can be cooked using a variety of fish, but mackerel is one of the favorites, and the curry has a yellow-red color due to the chili and turmeric. It is served with boiled rice.
Poi
You will find local bread sellers selling this Goan bread in the streets both in the morning and evening. This bread made from rice husk is very soft and slightly sweet. If you want, you can eat it only with butter or you can also eat it with some kind of curry. Local people make it themselves and it is very much liked among them also.
Chicken Zucchini
The word Zacuti is derived from the Portuguese word “Chacuti”. Chicken Zakuti is one of the famous dishes of Goa. This curry-based chicken dish is very tasty. Chicken Zakuti – made with chicken, chilies, potatoes, coconut, and some other Indian spices and served with rice or Goan bread. This dish is influenced by Portuguese cuisine. Coconut gives amazing texture and flavor to this Goan dish.
Pork Vindaloo
Pork Vindaloo is a Portuguese dish but it is a famous dish of Goa and is made in its Indian style. This dish is very special for people who love meat. Let us tell you that this dish is made with pork, wine, and ginger. For good taste, many other spices are also added along with red chili.
Feijoada
Feijoada is a traditional food of Goa which is derived from Portuguese cuisine. This authentic Goan food is made of red beans and pork. In Goan cuisine, red beans or black beans are used for this dish. Soaked beans cooked with pork sausage. The dish is cooked with coconut which is added to roasted pork and red beans. This popular food of Goa is eaten with Goan Pao or steamed rice.
Prawn Balcho
Prawn Balcho is a great dish of Goa, which is famous all over the world. Prawn Balcho looks like a prawn pickle and its unique taste and flavor attract people towards it. Prawn balcho is served with pav or steamed rice. You can keep this prawn pickle in the refrigerator for several days. To make these Prawn Balcho, prawns, onion, tomato, and many types of spices are used.
Shark aimbot tick
Shark Ambot Tik is a sour and spicy curry. A mixture of red chillies and kokum along with tomatoes, onions, and spice powders are used to make the sauce. Shark is the main ingredient of the dish, but sometimes fish can be used in place of shark.
Sorak
Sorak is a simple vegetarian curry made especially during the monsoon season in Goa. This aromatic and delicious food is made with special coconut spices. Coconut masala is mixed with coconut, garlic, tomatoes, onions, and chillies. Curry is sweet and spicy. Jaggery is added to it for sweetness. Kokum is used to add sourness to the dish. This famous food is served with rice or roti. It is one of the main dishes of Goa.
Bebinka
If you are fond of eating cake, then tasting Bebinka can prove to be a new experience for you. Let us tell you that Bebinka is a famous cake of Goa which is made with many layers of coconut. A story is told about this cake in Goa. It is said that a Bibiona from Goa made this cake. Let us tell you that it takes a lot of time to make this cake.
Samarachi Kodi
Samarachi Kodi is a curry dish of dried prawns. It is one of the famous dishes of Goa, mostly eaten during monsoon. When fresh prawns are not easily available. This is a unique and distinctive dish in Goan cuisine. Dried prawns with curry. This food is made from onion, coconut, tamarind, and tomato. Mango is also used for its spicy/sour taste. It is served with hot rice. You can easily enjoy this dish in any restaurant in Goa.
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