8 Must Try Goan Delicacies When Visiting Goa
What does one desire to experience on a laid back vacation- Recreation? Adventure? Delicious Food? Yes! On your trip to Goa, you’ll experience just that! Not only this top notch holiday destination in India is full of adventure and recreation but it satiates its tourists with a wholesome range of delicious delicacies. From Feni to kokum and seafood to spices, Goa is the just the place to be to treat your taste buds. And the best part is you don’t have to be dining at five star hotels in Goa to achieve that; the streets, the bars, the pubs, the local restaurants, in fact, every nook and corner of this fabulous destination is replete with tempting plates displaying aromatic dishes! Some Goan Delicacies You Must Binge On!
Ambotik Curry Prepared from fish, vinegar, tamarind, and red chili, this curry is spicy and tangy in taste just as its name suggests- ‘Ambotik’ meaning ‘sour’ in Konkani language. It is savoured best with kingfish or mackerel fish, tough it tastes good with rice and pao as well.
Sorpotel Prepared using liver or tongue of pork, Sorpotel is a typical Goan spicy dish. It goes best with pao or fluffy rice cakes called Sannas. A bite of this delectable dish anywhere will transport you straight to Goa and so it is a must have Goan cuisine.
Fish Recheado Made in a special style, this fish dish is a must have from the Goan kitchen. It’s actually a Portuguese delight that is prepared from Recheado, which is a spicy paste that’s stuffed in fish. The best kind of fish to prepare this delicacy is Pomfret.
Pork Vindaloo Originated from Portuguese, it is a combination of wine and alho (garlic). The dish can be prepared from pork, chicken or lamb, tough Goa is famous for Pork Vindaloo, whose meat is marinated in chillies, ginger, garlic and cumin paste and then mixed with vinegar and cooked till meat turns tender.
Chicken Xacuti Delectable and luscious Xacuti gravy, which is a thick paste with the flavour of dried chilies, white poppy seeds, and roasted coconut, is a must have in Goa. The spicy gravy tastes simply heavenly with crab and chicken though it can be savoured with lamb and vegetables as well.
Kalputi Best savoured with hot steamed rice, this kokum, and coconut flavoured dish is a preparation of flesh obtained from fish’s tail and head. Mackeret, pomfret and king fish are local variants for preparing this spicy curry, Kalputi.
Patoleo This sweet, tantalising delicacy is not only a treat for vegetarians but for weight-watchers too. Prepared using rice dough, this dessert is filled with jaggery and coconut mixture that’s coated with turmeric leaves and then steamed. It’s a speciality at St. John’s Feast.
Godshe This Goan dessert is a preparation of soaked rice, coconut milk, jaggery and dal (lentils) cooked together. Having a simple recipe, you can learn how to cook it easily in order to savour its taste back at home and remember your trip to Goa.
Treating the tourists with a variety of sea-food delicacies and delectable sweet dishes, Goa serves as the right destination to unwind and enjoy the appetising food. There are a number of 5 star hotels in North Goa and South Goa where you can indulge in mouth-savouring specialities and have a truly satiating vacation.