Prawns Balchao | Camarao Balchao by Chef Rego from Goa

Goas famous and ever so popular prawn balchao. I have broken down this legendary recipe to make it easy for everyone at home. A prawn dish that has evolved over the ages from being a pickled form to an everyday preparation. Prawn Balchao basically means prawns cooked in spice. Do check it out and try it.
Ingredients
White Prawns (Deshelled & Deveined) - 300 grams
Onions Chopped - 2 nos
Turmeric Powder - Half tea spoon
Chopped garlic - 4 to 5 flakes
Chopped ginger - Half inch in size
Red chillies dry - 4 to 5 nos
Pepper corns - Half tea spoon
Cumin seeds - Half tea spoon
Cinnamon sticks - Half inch
Cloves - 5 to 6 nos
Green cardamom - 4 to 5 nos
Toddy vinegar - 4 to 5 table spoons
Curry leaves - 1 table spoon
Sugar - 1 table spoon
Dry shrimp powder - 2 table spoons
Salt to taste
Oil to fry
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[@cometcatering8882]

Chef I trained under you and still remember you as my mentor it's a long time . May God bless you and family with good health and strength to keep our rich culture and tradition alive. Trust me guys he has got magic in his hands. Salute and respect chef.

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Go ex

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😊😊

[@porothashawarma2339]

So sweet of you to give respects to an old teacher 😊

[@lucianafernandes1940]

People who share their receipe and their talent are never forgotten. Their talent lives on through the people who carry on making these dishes.

[@amitbrahmo]

Quintessential goan balchao! I recently saw a program on Epic, where chef Rego cooked a great soup( the name escapes my memory), a prawn dish and my fave chicken cafreal. Chef Ranveer Brar was the host anchor. I could gauge how much chef Rego is held in high esteem. Even at this advanced age, chef Rego hasn't lost his magical touch.

[@johnrodricks169]

Caldo Verde

[@AlishaCo]

Stayed at the Taj in Mumbai a few weeks ago and you were part of the corporate film that played in the rooms. Brought a big smile to my face. Love your energy Chef. Thanks for surfacing these amazing recipes!

[@pranavlamba2156]

I've eaten at restaurants world over. Restaurants by Wolfgang, Wolfgang puck, Marco Pierre White, etc. Nobody, I repeat, nobody can beat this absolute gentleman at the game. Chef Rego, you have forever been my favorite, and will continue to be. Not just the best chef in the country, he's the best in the world. His story is inspiring, and his hand, magical.

[@pranavlamba2156]

can't wait to visit our second home again, chef, and bother you into making our family a meal

[@roystondlima1574]

Very true

[@melanievaz5878]

I loved the way you demonstrated the most authentic Prawn Balchao. Thank you Chef Rego.

[@cookology29]

I've been looking for the authentic Goan prawns balchao recipe everywhere and finally came across it. I remember my granny used to make it using the dried shrimp powder. Thank you sir. Cant wait to try it. You are a humble soul. God bless

[@marinasantos7212]

Wow, one of my favourites. Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@jovitadaniel6104]

Thank you Chef!! Lovely recipes looking forward to more recipes!!

[@Anton661]

Thank you chef for our wonderful Goan prawn balchão recipe. Mais melhor Goa de Portugal 🇵🇹

[@jennykumar2191]

Loved seeing your recipes Chef. You remind me of my childhood with my Grandma. Your introductions are as if she is telling me the same. God bless you.

[@regnauldmortimer4952]

A GREAT CHEF....very practical...down to earth..

[@primodossantos8730]

Beautifully demonstrated! Many thanks, Chef Rego, for sharing this. I can't wait to try it out. May God bless you and your family.

[@patsyfernandes638]

Thank you Chef. I like the simplicity in you and keep up the goan tradition. 👍. God bless you and your family. Going to try this recepe.

[@ceeveez1142]

An authentic Goan recipe... thank you Chef Rego🙏

[@julietaferreira2244]

Very very good recipes. Feeling nostalgic about our goan dishes.

[@gladysdpenha6241]

Thank you Chef Rego. Your recipes are so uncomplicated and awesome. God bless you. Stay blessed.

[@tanyadsouza8208]

Chef Rego, your Prawn balchao recipe is simple and tastes magical! Thank you for sharing! God bless you

[@anilpaiguinkar2090]

Great chef 🙏 Dawn to earth, his methods are very simple to follow 💝

[@fabgal9607]

Chef Rego we loved your recipe!!

[@elvinacastellino2186]

Lovely way of presenting the prawn balchão. Really mouthwatering. 😋😋😋

[@MAVISROCHA-bc7qf]

Thank you Chef for sharing the recepie.

[@ruhichandane7391]

Wonderful recipe!!! Thank you so much chef!!!!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤️

[@sruthi9458]

We made this and loved it! Thank you for this. Cute presentation too😊

[@jacquelinesequeirahejazeen7655]

I'm going to make this dish asap. Looks so yummy. I'm literally just drooling here looking at your video. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lanabraganca7866]

Thank you so much Sir..for your generosity and God blessed skill and talent..your recipes have graced my table...may God bless you and your family more and more with good health and peace 🙏🏿thank you once again

[@marinasharma782]

Wow chef my favorite recipe Love and light to you

[@elizabethprudence2342]

Thank you chef, always waiting for your goan receipes. God bless you and your family.

[@ChefRego]

God bless you too ☺️

[@fionadsouza6681]

Thank you for this wonderful recipe.God bless you.

[@ranveerbrar2648]

I love you Chef ! Have learnt all about Goan food from you in my early days !! Much respect

[@angielobo56]

Thank you very much Chef Rego. Loved your deliciously mouth watering Balchaõ. God bless you 🙏. Keep sharing❤

[@orleannazareth9638]

Superb Chef! loved the history behind the dish too...

[@tda1044]

Thank you, chef for sharing your knowledge and offering a superb recipe to your viewers. Bless you.

[@shubhadatelang6611]

Muit obrigado Chef Rego.

[@agnelopompeia2379]

Chef real Authentic Goan Cuisine Thanks.

[@lucyrodrigues113]

I like the way you made and explained tks mouth tempting ❤

[@jenniferrebello8113]

Thank you so much Chef ! This is a superb recipe...I tried it out yesterday on some fresh prawns and it was absolutely delicious ! God bless you

[@franciscafernandes5800]

Lovely all goan cuisine amazing thanks

[@sandferns1039]

Thank you Chef Rego. That was 👍. Will definitely try it out and share ur recipes with my relatives and friends.

[@RavinaSerrao-go5pc]

Well done Chef 🌷 Thanks for sharing

[@Mr22022001]

My mouth is watering. I'm going to try it😋

[@photobia6593]

Such a beautiful and calming voice.

[@sebyrod5490]

Thank you chef for this wonderful recipe .God bless u

[@luizavaz7148]

Awesome chef Rego god bless you

[@eslindalouzado5408]

Thank you chef. All the best

[@philomenarodrigues3303]

Will definitely try this recipe. Adding powdered shrimp is something I've never done earlier. Thanks for sharing this information.

[@praachii]

Loved this so much! I love the tip about the dried shrimp powder - taste just totally got enhanced. Thank you Sir

[@madhanayyanarappan8008]

God bless you along with your family and future generations

[@user-uu9eg5eb8p]

Thank you Sir for a great recipe 🙏

[@malcolmsequeira7731]

Very nice Mr Rego. Thankyou. God bless

[@marycoutinho566]

Thank you sir,for sharing this recipe, ,

[@diogo294]

Beautifully presented

[@kavitauttamchandani8606]

Prawns looks tasty spicy 👌Enjoy with steam bread. Thanks

[@magdalenaxavier3076]

Good receipe Rego chef and good explanation can understand very well

[@demankc2339]

Seriously i reallly loved d way you made prawn pickle 😍😍

[@lucyfernandes4308]

You r a great chef uncle thanks for tasty pickle

[@hazeldmello5800]

Many thanks Chef Rego. Was looking out for a Goan prawn balchao recipe. Thanks for sharing many tips also. Best wishes from New Zealand.

[@enoladmello6662]

Will surely try

[@luizarego8400]

Thank you Cheffor the great recipe 😋😀😘

[@anitamenezes2243]

Thank you Chef, God bless you and the work of your humble hands, keep up to the Good work 😊👍

[@GomesDavid69]

Valor! You are a legend Chef Rego. What a beautiful and delicious all time favorite...

[@gregoryfrancis1227]

Lovely chef your realy amazing 👍

[@altonjesus1]

Borem Ranley!!! loved it

[@vinishamainkar6843]

Nice cooking sir ❤️ liked it 😋

[@Aditiyan]

Parabens amigo. Muito obrigado pela a receita. Deus te abencoe

[@MrPierref4]

Great video.

[@lucyafonso0712]

V nice good .God bless u

[@manueldsouza9901]

Chef Rego you are true professional

[@alicegonsalves1997]

Too good.

[@anthonymattos9073]

Thanks to your recipe.

[@amarhenseldotcom9]

This month I have visited Goa, tried this recipe. I will share also in my channel. Thankful for you!

[@margarettmary3495]

Chef very Good Goan Recipe

[@kavitadialani2429]

Im very happy to C you .im veg but my son love C food so I like to cook your dishes r amazing love it.

[@stellamarybiswas2598]

Thanks sir for sharing. You reminded me of my pupa!🙏🙏❤

[@HBFREEWORLD]

Wow ! What an awesome Goan receipe . Love your small kitchen setup too, nice and clean. Thank You Chef Rego for posting posting this fantastic recipe.

[@ChefRego]

Most welcome 😊 kindly share the video if you liked it

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@@ChefRego tanmay

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Tanmay

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Very nice

[@carolynfernandes9476]

Amazing recipe, turned out super delicious. Thank you Chef .

[@ritikabhosle4024]

Hii bolo

[@abhidoit8270]

Thankyou chef you are amazing

[@jenniferfernandes9994]

Hello beloved Chef Rego. How I miss you and your food. Just discovered this channel of yours by chance. Stay safe always

[@francispereira9573]

Great Chef

[@regnauldmortimer4952]

Very good chef

[@rafiqsayed8633]

Chef you have shown most difficult dish as so simple. I missed prawn balchao in Mumbai.will try at home. Thanks a lot for great recipe.

[@ChefRego]

Most welcome 🙂

[@prasad0612]

Very good recipe

[@caetanopereira9479]

Thank you dear God bless you

[@silvepereira9221]

Awesome

[@ronellfaria3551]

Thank you Chef

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great cooking

[@violetmendes3345]

God bless you n your loved always

[@ezmiradias3925]

Thank you chef

[@tejashribadrike6449]

Thank you very much for lovely recipe. how long we can store it

[@coelhosoubirou2837]

Thank you, chef.

[@uloikonkani7439]

Lovely

[@manuelrebello6774]

Yummy look

[@seainfo365]

Thanks Chef. Today we tried out your recipe of prawns Balchou. It came out really good. Both of us love your channel. Have got good memories of Taj Fort Aguada. First time both of us stayed there was during our honeymoon 30 yrs ago in June 1990, since then maybe 5-6 times we stayed there. Maybe have seen you there and tasted your delicacies. Your face somehow seems familiar. Take care and wishing you lots of happiness.

[@sololobo6060]

Ah ha! So there is a link between Goan Balchao and Malaysian Belacan!! I suspected there might be but I couldn't find much info about it. There must have been a lot of ships going back and forth between Goa and Malaka during the Portuguese occupation of both regions. I'm sure lots of food travelled back and forth as well.

[@pedrocarvalho-mc8wc]

Chef I'm your student i learned from you. The taj Holiday village. You're really great.

[@mayurijadhav1691]

superb recipe.. Thank you Sir🙏

[@ChefRego]

Most welcome 😊

[@amarrana2931]

Very nice sir

[@jolanfernandes5017]

Nice i vl prepare it

[@mariapereira9607]

Thank you very much for such a delicious recipe. I would like to know if I make in this prawn balchao in more quantity in what type of container should I preserve it and how long can I preserve it. Thank you once again.

[@rashmikarekar2795]

Amazing. Can you please show prawns/ vegetable caladin curry