Beef Tongue is a delicacy that many people don’t know about. A special blend is prepared. Some of this is added to water together with peppercorns and cinnamon and brought to a boil. Turmeric is added before the tongue is cooked for a short period just to be able to cut the skin off with …
A cone made out of Puff Pastry is stuffed with Tuna & Mayonnaise. For Easter, this is brushed with an orange egg wash to look like a carrot. It’s topped with parsley to look like the real thing! Goan cuisine is known for its variety of seafood dishes, and fish cones are a popular street …
Prawn toast is a popular Chinese appetizer that is typically made with a mixture of minced prawns, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, which is then spread onto slices of bread, and coated in sesame seeds before being deep-fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy, savory, and slightly sweet snack that is …
It may surprise you, if you’ve never seen this before, that the heads of Prawn or Shrimp actually contain a lot of flavour. My mom used to always toss in the heads to cook a curry and then remove them before serving. I’d catch her later with a bowl of these heads sucking all the …
This recipe tries to replicate the Longuinho’s, Colva, Goa. This simple minute steak is marinated very simply and then fried. It’s served with a steak sauce, french fries and vegetables. I remember my vacations in Goa, staying in the resort and often ordering this simple meal at night. I don’t have access to the original …
This is finally checked off my bucket list! I’ve been wanting to make my own beloved Goa sausages for a while, but the whole process felt intimidating. We also don’t eat Pork which is the traditional protein, but I was determined to try it with Beef. When I made the Sorpotel, I substituted Pork for …
A simple stuffing starts with Onion and Garlic, Sausage and Bacon, Mushrooms, Peas, Carrots, Parsley & fried Bread. This is stuffed into the bird smeared with a mixture of Ginger & Garlic paste, Spices, Salt, Pepper & Vinegar. I absolutely love my air fryer but had to give it to my son as it was …
Christmastime calls for fruitcake! My original recipe is boozy and loaded with fruit and buts. Typically a dense cake, this cake does not rise much and is heavy. In this version of my recipe, I’ve lightened up the batter to give it enough rise to fill the cavities of my cake pop pan, if you …
A delicious spiced Potato bhaji or filling is stuffed into dough circles and baked till the buns are cooked and golden brown. This recipe reminds me of my childhood. We used to get these vegetarian buns when I attended boarding school in Panchgani. If you saw my recipe for Chicken Vindaloo Buns the dough is …
These light buns are made with a leavened dough. One the dough is doubled in size it’s divided and stuffed with a delicious ground Chicken Vindaloo filling. Vindaloo or Vindalho traditionally made with Pork is a favorite all over the world. A spicy blend of chillies, garlic, ginger, spices and vinegar makes up this popular …
