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Sorpotel — traditional dish from Goa, India
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥620kcal
💪39gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑48gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Sorpotel

How to order / say it
Say it Sorpotel — [Sore-po-tel]
Order I'd like the Sorpotel, please.
Locally Mhaka ek sorpotel zai.
Say locally

A spicy pork stew with distinctive vinegar notes.

Why try it?

Sorpotel is a celebration dish rich in Goan and Portuguese influence, traditionally prepared during festivals and special occasions. It's a dish that shows Goa's ethos of merging cultures.

How it tastes

Rich and robust with layers of spice and a pronounced sourness from vinegar. The pork is tender with a spicy kick that lingers pleasantly.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

This dish has its roots in the 18th century when Portuguese settlers adapted it from the traditional Portuguese feast stew. Over time, it became entrenched in Goan festivities.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g pork
  • 🥩 200 g pork liver
  • 🍋 100 ml vinegar
  • 🧂 2 tbsp red chili powder
  • 🧄 5 cloves garlic
  • 🧂 1 inch ginger
  • 🧄 2 large onions

Method

  1. 1 Boil meats and cut into cubes.
  2. 2 Grind spices and sauté with onions.
  3. 3 Add meats, vinegar, and simmer.
  4. 4 Cook until tender and well combined.

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