Goan food is the type of cuisine specific to the state of Goa in Western India. Whether one is from southern, eastern or northern part of the country, Goan food is the perfect blend of regional and local recipes. Series of multi-cuisine restaurants bring the flavor of Thai, Oriental, Chinese, Mughlai, Vietnamese, Korean, Mexican and last but not the least the Goan specialties. The consistent international traffic flow, over the years, has given Goan food an international recognition. Goan food brings back the joyous and festive mood among the regular tourists in the serene beach resorts.
Popular Goan Recipes / Dishes:
One has to talk about curried fish while briefing about Goan food. Like many other neighboring states fish makes the Goan meal complete! The seafood delicacies such as pomfret, tuna, shark, mackerel, lobster, shrimp, prawn and crabs mixed with spicy and hot sauce forms the best part of the Goan food. Few of the common Goan Hindu recipes include fish curry, fried fish, bhaji or shak, varieties of pickles, varieties of sweets, Kismur. Besides, other Goan Catholic recipes are arroz doce, balchao, chamucas, pattoe, sanna, vindaloo, bebik among others. Pao com Chouricos (fried spicy Goan sausages, sautéed with onions, served in a bread roll) or Iscas de Galinha (fried chicken liver) and the Goan liquor called Feni is an amazing ensemble for an evening snack party. Feni, a local drink prepared out of coconut sap or cashew fruit, port wines and specially made beers are the popular beverages in Goan food.
Popular Goan Cooking Method:
Goan cuisine is a fusion of hindu and catholic cuisines, but unlike other hindu traditions, fish is not excluded from the Goan food. Goan catholic cuisine is rather influenced by the Portuguese cuisine. There isn’t much of a difference between the Goan Hindu cuisine and the Goan Catholic cuisine in terms of ingredients, however, the cooking method gives a different taste altogether to the respective cuisine dishes. Goan cooking method primarily revolves around roasting, grilling, simmering, marinade, pan-frying and braising.