Non-Vegetarian
Goan Catholic cuisine has distinct Portuguese influence as can be seen in the Roast Maas, the famous pork roast crackling served as the Pièce de résistance at wedding dinners, or the Pork Sorpotel with slight variations, Cabidela, where fresh blood is stirred into the pork delicacy. The Mainstay of the Ros dinner is Pork Bafad. Their curries use a lot of coconut, coconut oil, and spices along with vinegar. Xit Kodi (Xit – par-boiled or red rice; Kodi – fish curry) forms the staple food of the community. Other popular Portuguese influenced delicacies are Chouriço (pork sausage), Vindaloo, Fish Rechad and Xacuti.
Chamuças is a Goan derivative of samosa, which is usually filled with beef or pork is well known snack. Croquettes, beef cutlets and beef potato chops are common snacks. Roast beef and beef tongue are popular entrees at Goan celebrations.The traditional, Mol De Peixe (Fish pickle) and Balchão (prawn pickle sauce, originally from Macau).
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