For a state that enjoys a tropical climate, the local cuisine has to be aromatic and bursting with flavours of the exotic spices that are indigenously produced. And Goan food, which has a rich influence of the Konkan, Portuguese and Hippy palates, lives up to that expectation and much more with ease.
Sitting in one of the restaurants across the glorious coast of the Arabian Sea and not ordering sea-food from the extensive menu would mean missing out on a lot, unless you are vegan or vegetarian, as it is the staple food of the Goans.
For a state that enjoys a tropical climate, the local cuisine has to be aromatic and bursting with flavours of the exotic spices that are indigenously produced. And Goan food, which has a rich influence of the Konkan, Portuguese and Hippy palates, lives up to that expectation and much more with ease.
Sitting in one of the restaurants across the glorious coast of the Arabian Sea and not ordering sea-food from the extensive menu would mean missing out on a lot, unless you are vegan or vegetarian, as it is the staple food of the Goans. From the sizzling preparations of prawns to the traditionally cooked fish curry to the crackling crab recipes, you’ll be mesmerized by the rich flavours that these delicacies have to offer.
The Portuguese inspired dish, Pork Sorpotel is finger licking good and almost every Catholic Christian household in Goa cooks it on Christmas eve. Savour it with Goan parboiled rice and even the Goan breads like the pao and you’ll be craving for more. This dish already has several fans across the globe and is one of the most loved and relished pork dishes. And just in case you thought there is one standard recipe of it, do try it in different outlets across Goa and you’ll be left wondering which preparation was better than the other.
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