Delicious Goan Crab Curry Recipe For Perfect Coastal Cooking
Goan cuisine is a beautiful blend of coastal ingredients, fresh spices, and time-honored cooking methods. One dish that truly captures the heart of this cuisine is the Crab Xec Xec, a thick, flavorful Goan crab curry with a creamy coconut base. This dish is rich in texture, aromatic, and deeply satisfying — a perfect representation of the Goan love for seafood and spice. The Essence of Crab Xec Xec Crab Xec Xec gets its name from the sound of the curry simmering away in the pot. It is a specialty in Goan homes, where freshly caught crabs are cooked with a pounded spice-coconut paste. This creates a thick gravy that clings to every piece of crab, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor. Chef Yogi learned this recipe from Jacintha Aunty in Goa, where the kitchen was alive with the sound of pestle and mortar, and the air was filled with the aroma of roasting spices and coconut. Building Layers of Flavor The recipe begins with cleaning and preparing medium-sized crabs, cut into piece...