s) Goan Catholic cuisine has distinct Portuguese influence as can be seen in the
Leitão and
Assado de Porco, a famous pork roast crackling dish served as the centrepiece at wedding dinners, the
Sorpotel and
Cabidela (a dish wherein fresh pig's blood is stirred into the pork delicacy). The curries use a lot of
spices and
vinegar.
Xit-Koddi (Xit — parboiled or red rice; Koddi — fish curry) forms the
staple food of the community. Other popular Portuguese influenced delicacies are
Choris (pork sausages),
Vindalho,
Peixe Recheado, and
Xacuti. Beef
croquettes and prawn
rissoles are common snacks. Sliced roast beef and beef tongue are popular entrees at Goan celebrations. The traditional,
Molho de Peixe (fish pickle) and
Balchão (prawn pickle), are originally from
Macau. ==Sweets==