The Goan cuisine reflects a strong influence of Portuguese culture. The climate of Goa is suitable for cultivation of a variety of crops. The availability of ingredients like cashews, kokum, and coconut contributes to the variations in cuisine. Goa is a coastal area. Seafood is an integral part of its food culture. The rich culinary diversity of Goa is a blend of Indian, Portuguese, and Konkani cultures. A wide variety of spices are available. The following cuisines are the top 20 coastal delicacies of Goa.
1.Kulkul
Kulkul is a sweet dish. The pastries are made of all-purpose flour and ghee. These are fried and sprinkled with sugar. Eggless varieties are also available now. They look like a snail. The savory preparation melts in the mouth.
2.Goan Fish Curry
You must have heard about the Goan fish curry. The special touch of coconut and curry leaves makes this dish very tempting. Thick fillets of fish are used in the Goan fish curry. It tastes best with steamed rice.
3.Shark Ambot Tik
Shark Ambot Tik is cooked using baby sharks. This fish preparation is relished by children and adults equally well. Indian spices, kokum petals, tamarind, and tomato puree are used in this recipe.
4.Samarachi Kodi
Samarachi Kodi is a prawn preparation. Fresh prawns, dry prawns, mango seeds, Indian spices, and shredded coconut are the main ingredients. The creamy texture of the gravy and the spicy taste make it a delicious side dish with rice.
5.Arroz E Chouriço: Goan Sausage And Rice
The texture of Goan sausages is different from the regular sausages. Goan sausages are cooked in a mix of aromatic spices. This cuisine is spicy and blends well with rice. It has a Portuguese influence.
6.Ros Omelet
Ros Omelet is a famous street food of Goa. The recipe has eggs, herbs, coconut, curry leaves, and chillies. Goan bread and ros omelet make a sumptuous combination.
7.Kokum Juice
This juice is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. It has cooling properties. The kokum fruits are red. Kokum juice is good for summer because of its cooling properties.
8.Caril De Caranguejos: Goan Crab Curry
It is a spicy dish full of flavors. The preparation is a little challenging as cleaning the crabs needs special care. Spices, shredded coconut, onions, and coconut oil make the curry delicious. This Goan cuisine tastes delicious with bread or rice.
9.Hot And Sour Fish Curry
This fish curry is a part of the staple diet of Goa. Coconut milk and dried kokum are important ingredients in this recipe. A blend of spices enhances the flavor of the dish.
10.Estew: Goan Chicken Soup
This is a simple chicken soup, light on the stomach and full of nutrients. Goan population enjoys this broth, especially during winter. A sharp taste of simple household spices makes it a comfort food.
11.Stuffed Squid
Goan Recheado Masala is used in this recipe. The stuffing is composed of squid’s tentacles or small prawns. The stuffed squids are cooked in a delicious blend of spices. The stuffed squids are then fried and cooked in a curry of onions and rich spices.
12.Feijoada
The red gravy of this dish is very tempting. The key ingredients are red kidney beans and Goan sausages. A blend of delicious, tangy spices is used to cook this dish. The thick, creamy texture makes it a lip-smacking delicacy.
13.Sorak
Steamed rice and Sorak curry can be a comfortable lunch idea in Goa. It is popular during monsoon. Tamarind, used in this recipe, gives it a unique flavor. Coconut paste is added to this tamarind-flavored dish.
14.Crab Xec Xec
This delicious recipe is famous among the crab-lovers. It is a traditional Goan recipe. Dry mango adds a sour taste to this dish. Roasted spices and peppercorns give this delicacy a sharp flavor. Crab Xec Xec tastes best with rice.
15.Prawn Balchão
Balchao is a cooking method, in which seafood is cooked in a sauce prepared from tomato and vinegar. If you are a prawn-lover, you will relish this dish. Vinegar pickles the prawns. The unique blend of spices adds a subtle taste to this dish.
16.Goan Red Rice
Why is red rice famous in the Goan culture? Red rice has antioxidants and fibers, making it an easy choice for weight-watchers. Olive oil is used to make it healthier. The benefits of red rice are more than the usual white rice. Several variations of this dish are available in Goa.
17.Bebinca
It is a famous Goan dessert. Bebinca is a pudding with many layers. Egg yolks are the main ingredients of this mouth-watering dessert. Bebinca is a popular tea-time snack and tops the Goan menu during Christmas and Easter celebrations.
18.Kingfish
The Goan food culture has many recipes for Kingfish. Kingfish with lemon and garlic butter is the most popular recipe for Kingfish in Goa. Soy sauce and lemon juice give this dish a sharp flavor.
19.Caldeirada
This delicacy has a Portuguese influence. This recipe consists of fish, seafood, and vegetables. The stew has a rich Mediterranean taste. It is a one-pot dish. Seafood lovers relish this light, delicious stew with bread.
20.Bandyachi Uddamethi / Amlechi Uddamethi
This fish curry is made using Mackerel fish. Fenugreek seeds and split black gram make this dish irresistible. Coconut is used in the curry and the touch of tamarind gives it a tangy flavor. This fish curry tastes best with rice.
