Your search for the definitive book on vegetarian and non-vegetarian Goan cuisine ends with The Goa Portuguesa Cookbook.
Simple recipes which are easy to follow are its hallmark making it the ideal purchase or gift for the novice or expert. The recipes are tried and tested and authentic. They are after all the same recipes used in Goa Portuguesa the renowned restobar that completes 20 years of its gastronomic journey on December 3 2008 winning a stream of global accolades awards and excellent reviews enroute.
There is expectedly an abundance of seafood recipes for which the restaurant is justifiably famous. You will be delighted to find all of Goas sought after dishes in this book Stuffed Crab Goenche Wagh Stuffed Jumbo Prawns Stuffed Lobster Fried Bombay Duck and of course Fish Curry Rice which alone is believed to be responsible for the sossegado attitude of Goans.
Vindalho Cafreal Sorpotel Caldinho Assado Baffado Guisado and Bebinca among other delights represent the Portuguese contribution to the rich culinary heritage of the Land of the Gods. However the traditional cuisine of Goa has been equally celebrated with the inclusion of a number of vegetarian dishes such as Bhaji Shaak Udithmethi Khatkhatem Sasav Tondaks Ross Hooman Manganem and the signature dish of the restaurant Tender Coconut Cashew Sukke. And of course there is that quintessential Goan dish Chicken Shagoti to be mopped up with Pole or Wadde.
Years of research and dedication to Goan and Portuguese cuisine are reflected in this book which will be evident from the first recipe you try. Welcome to a truly Goan experience.
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