Goan Fish Caldinho

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      55 min

Appears in
Radikal Kitchen: Flavours without Borders

By Radhika Howarth

Published 2024

  • About

In Goan cuisine, Caldeirada (or Caldinho) de Peixe typically refers to a mild coconut-based fish curry. This dish is an amalgamation of Portuguese and Goan flavours and cooking techniques. The term ‘caldinho’ means ‘little broth’ or ‘light broth’ in Portuguese, reflecting this curry’s thinner consistency compared to other Goan curries. This dish blends Portuguese influences, such as the technique of simmering fish, with Goan spices and coconut milk, creating a unique and flavourful fish ste