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Goa Culinary ExperiencesGoa offers wonderful culinary experiences to its visitors. You are bound to return pot bellied from Goa if you are a real connoisseur. Goa being a coastal place its specialty is sea food, but more interesting are the way of cooking and the taste of Goan dishes. Goan's love for food and drinks come from their passion for feasting. Goan culture is heavily influenced by Portuguese who were known for dinning and winning, the same fervor can still be experienced in the culinary experiences of Goa. Being a Christian majority state and coastal community, Goans are mainly non vegetarians and prefer eating sea-food, pork, lamb, and chicken. Unlike other states in India, the Hindu community in Goa also eats non vegetarian food without any fuss. Although most of the Goan dishes are made from sea food like prawn, crab, shell, Oysters, and Mussels; pork and chicken also hold equal importance.  For an overview on Goan food and popular restaurants click on the following links:
Some of the most popular dishes of Goa are Xacuti, Vindaloo, Ambot-tik, Sorpotel, Balchao, or a simple fish curry made in Goan style. Coconut, wine, vinegar, red chilies kokum (a herb similar to tamarind), and Indian dried spices are some of the most important components of a Goan dish. Like the rest of India Goa is specialist in making delicious curries but the base is quite different from what you will find in North India, or other parts of South India. Goan curry dishes are hot, spicy, and have a very subtle taste of Indian hot spices and coconut paste or coconut milk. In fact coconut milk or paste adds a kind of balance to Goan dishes reducing its spiciness. The use of onion, ginger, and garlic is moderate in Goan curries and mostly used in the form of paste. The best way to enjoy Goan curries is with plain rice. Goans are mainly rice eaters. They also eat Pav or bread with curries. And how can we miss the ultimate drinking experience in Goa. Fenni, the local drink and wine are a must have for a wholesome culinary experience in Goa. Apart from curries and sea food, Goans also make excellent desserts like souffl, Bebinca, puddings, and so on. Goa is also popular for its excellent bakery. Being influenced by Portuguese, they have a good hold over making delicious cakes and cookies. It is simple to enjoy a typical Goan culinary experience in one of the many sea food restaurants in Goa. Some of the best Goan food restaurants are Vinanti in Panaji, Ritz Classic in Panaji, Mum's Kitchen in Miramar, and Simply Fish in Goa Marriot resort. The other perfect places to enjoy Goan delicacies are the beach shack restaurants that serve the fresh catch of the day along with some of the best wine and bear. Goan culinary experience suits all kinds of palates and taste buds. Goa does not dampen the spirit of true food lovers.
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