Goan Frijoada

Wherever the Portuguese had their territories, the cross pollination of textures and flavours followed. Frijoada is considered a national dish of Brazil – a hearty, warming stew that was introduced to Goa by the Portuguese. Goan residents then put their own spin on the dish using local spices. Both pork and beef are traditionally used, but in Goa it is largely pork that is found in the dish. Goans use a specific spiced sausage, which is bright red, sold in bead-like strings and deliciously