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The cuisine
of Goa has an interesting mixtute
influences of all countries
that came to contace. There
are two traditions in the kitchen
influenced by the religions
of Hinduism and Christianity
but there are some interesting
points that have harmony. One
popular dishes msot of Goa:
Vindaloo pork is the result
of this beautiful harmony. The
kitchen has a strong Portuguese
influence and say on the cuisine
of Goa. Goan food is simple
but at the same time chili,
hot and spicy. A hundred kilometres
long coastline along the Arabian
Sea influences of culture and
lifestyle of the population
of Goa. Goan food is not an
exception. A typical Goan would
prefer seafood all other meat
and use a large number of coconut
for cooking.
Being on the Konkan coast means
that the Goan cuisine shares
the spices that are grown in
the region with other states
on the coast as Maharashtra
and Kerala. The cuisine of Goa
also draws many other communities
living in this area. Rice, fish
and coconuts are the basic elements
of a Goan food. Delight in these
three points we can expect all
meals Goan. The Goans find world-class
shrimp, lobsters, crabs and
jumbo pomfrets along the coast
and use them to a variety of
soups, salads, marinades, curries
and fries. An essential component
of the culinary arts is the
Goan coconut milk. The famous
Goan red peppers are also required
for most dishes like tamarind.
An exotic Goan vegetable stew,
known as Khatkhate is very popular
during celebrations and festivals
among Hindus and Christians
as well. A rich egg-based multi-layered
sweet dish known as bebinca
is a favorite at Christmas.
Feni is the most popular alcoholic
beverages. This is from two
types, feni cashew, which is
produced from the fermentation
of the fruit of the coconut
and cashew feni made from the
sap of plants Toddy.
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