Goan Prawn Balchao | Prawn Pickle | How To Make Prawn Balchao

This aromatic Goan Prawn Balchao is sweet, tangy, and packed with flavour. Traditionally, Prawn Balchao was eaten as a pickle during the monsoons but is now enjoyed all year round.
Note: In 5:48 of the video I meant to say 1/2 an inch of ginger and said garlic in error
Full Written Recipe - platinitwithwendy.com/blog/au...
Shop Platin' It With Wendy (Canada) - www.amazon.ca/shop/platinitwi...
Shop Platin' It With Wendy (US/Global) - www.amazon.com/shop/platinitw...
#platinitwithwendy #prawnbalchao #prawnpickle
______________________________________________
Subscribe for more recipes that impress with ease! - / @platinitwithwendy
Check out my Website for all the recipes and more! - platinitwithwendy.com/
Check out my Facebook Page - / platinitwithwendy
Follow me on Instagram - / platinitwithwendy
Join my Tiktok family - / platinitwithwendy

[@jennydcosta5472]

Hi wendy. I wish i could share pic of the Balchao i made following your recipe. It has turned out just so goooood. My family and friends just loved it and even asked for the recipe 😂. The only changes i made were... De seeding all 30 chillies Added 1 more extra tbsp of sugar and 1/4 cup less vinegar. The reason being our spice and sour tolerance is low 😊. But yeah an absolute keeper of this recipe, rest assured !! Thanks once again❤

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Hi Jenny I’m so glad that you and your family enjoyed the prawn balchao. Would really appreciate if you could share the pics on FB and tag Platin’It With Wendy.

[@antoinettedsouza6162]

Thank you, Wendy, for such a perfect recipe. This is the second batch I'm making today in less than a month's time. That in itself tells how much my family has enjoyed it. This recipe is one to hand down to future generations. A heartfelt thanks once again and we look forward to such authentic and superb dishes.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Antoinette, I’m so happy you and your family are enjoying the prawn balchao😊

[@mariabc9815]

Thank you Wendy for sharing this mouth-watering prawn balchao recipe. Amazing!

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Hope you enjoy it Maria.

[@rebeccasmith1565]

Thanks Wendy, I’ve been looking for this recipe, can’t wait to make it, looks absolutely delicious. 😂

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Enjoy Rebecca. Let me know the result

[@sadieazavedo604]

Hi Wendy thank you one hundred times for all your different recipes ❤❤❤

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

You are so welcome Sadie

[@priyadsouza3056]

Thank you so much Wendy, it looks delicious! I can’t wait to make it.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Hope you enjoy Priya

[@jocyleenfernandes578]

Wendy, your rescipes are always awesome. Have a lovely weekend with your family 🎉

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks so much Jocyleen.

[@khadijahsoomro4614]

Thank you Wendy for your prawn balchao recipe, my late mum used to make it for us

[@leenawilliam2865]

Love all your recipes. Thanks for sharing them

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

My pleasure 😊

[@rashikakoul1740]

Thank you Wendy. Absolutely beautiful dish

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

You are so welcome

[@natashasharangdhar4827]

Wendy I was telling mom this evening that I'm need to make Prawn Balchao. You posting this recipie is a sign. I have to make this now 😁

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Hope you enjoy preparing it Natasha.

[@SweetHomeDelights]

thanks for sharing a delicious pickle recipe.

[@carolinedsouza7539]

Tried this today...came unbelievably awesome 👌 thanks Wendy for ur foolproof recipes..

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Caroline for your kind words & support. Please share my channel with your family & friends.

[@winifredpereira5045]

Yummy. I must try this recipe. Thank you for sharing.

[@merlynheppolette1263]

Wendy ur recipes are so tempting .My mouth waters when I see you tasting the dish.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you 😋

[@Mariedzil3]

Love prawn balchao.. haven'tmade it in along time .....gotta give this one a try. Thanks Wendy you are awesome 👌

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Marita I am sure you will enjoy this recipe.

[@connpinheiro5161]

Thank you Wendy I will try it God Bless you Abundantly

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Hope you enjoy

[@soniadionizio2983]

Thanks Wendy gonna give it a try

[@caitaninhadias.3287]

Thank you wendy for sharing this recipe.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

My pleasure 😊

[@charlotteborthwick6240]

Thank you Wendy . I tried this recipie today came out awesome. well explained by you as always. thank you God bless you

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Glad you liked it Charlotte

[@verafonseca7442]

I love all your recipes. So simple n easy to make.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Glad you like them Vera.

[@helloworld306]

Lovely prawn balchao thank you wendy.

[@Christina-qs8qo]

Wendy you are a magician. I am a big fan. God bless

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you Christina for your support.

[@yasminlynch3662]

I am from Trinidad 🇹🇹 and I never heard of this and I love prawns and this reminds me of kimchi.I subscribed today and have viewed a number of your recipes and I am loving them.I will try to make some for my children and grandchildren. I am 67yrs and retired from teaching.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Welcome Yasmin to the channel. I am sure you will enjoy the recipes.

[@noellagomes9238]

OMG ! Brings back fond memories 💕my grandma & mum made the the most delicious balchao & it’s was a a family favorite. Thanks for sharing …. Sooo delicious ❤️💕❤️

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Hope you enjoy it Noella. Enjoy!

[@ursuladsouza8124]

Thank you very much for this recipe God bless you abundantly

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

You are most welcome Ursula.

[@sriyanigoonetilleke5752]

I love the reaction when you taste your dish. Mmmm

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you 😊

[@lilyhatiskar1246]

Thank-you wendy.l wanted this recipe so much.l'll give it a try.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks so much.

[@audreylow7276]

Wow!!! I didn't realize it was so simple to make it. My mom used to make it for us regularly. Thanks dear will definitely try it out for my kid's. God bless the work of ur hands❤

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Most welcome 😊

[@angelinedsouza5451]

Wow my favourite receipe of Balchao love it much

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Angeline. I am sure you will enjoy the recipe.

[@luciafernandes-iu1kn]

I like to see your good receipted i enjoy seeing it thank u God bless u

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Lucia for your kind words & support.

[@padmakarpatil7526]

Thanks for Awesome idea of Spice Mix.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Most welcome 😊

[@ronicachengappa]

Most awaited recipe is her 🥰

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Ronica I am sure you will enjoy this recipe.

[@yolandemascarenhas2398]

Too good

[@rukmanisamarasinghe569]

Wow looks delicious gonna a make it soon thanks for your sharing dear ❤️

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Hope you enjoy it Rukmani.

[@gayatribankeshwar618]

Lovely recipe

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks a lot Gayatri.

[@floralapasse5863]

Like thé way you say "Hiiii." and at thé end when you say " oh my God " All your rescipes are so well amazing ..your rescapés are so interesting n easy to folliow.. Thank you so much dear Wendy ..

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you so much Flora for your kind words & support.

[@jayasabu6920]

Wow..looks so tempting..your presentation beautiful. Will prepare this pickle

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you so much Jaya

[@Karen-tp7gk]

Just came across your receipes. I am lucky. Made this receipe. Just too good. Thank you so much. Best wishes from Sydney.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Karen. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.

[@christinebriggs2059]

Will definitely try thankyou

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Christine. Enjoy!

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Christine. Enjoy!

[@salvitathottan7156]

It looks delicious

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you Salvita.

[@MeRecipesAAAtaste]

looks yummy

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you 😋

[@channarodrigo6683]

Lovely.. going to try this recipe..

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Hope you enjoy

[@cindy-hb8iu]

Perfect flavour like back home. Love from 🇬🇧 UK ❤

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Cindy. Enjoy the recipe.

[@Aditiyan]

Fantastic. Muito obrigado (Thank you)

[@fionatoscano7893]

This Prawn Balchao is simply mouthwatering!😋 Awesome Recipe!👌looks nice and well pickled!💯/💯🎊 Will surely give it a try!❤️

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks a lot Fiona.

[@marthanoronha7429]

Thank chef wendy really it becomes awesome pickle after seeing this video yummy😋

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Martha. Enjoy the recipe.

[@gracemelroy502]

You are excellent in cooking.you add intrest love passion in cooking

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@monikafernandes1172]

Love you for the way you explain lovely thank you and really love you

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you so much Monika.

[@nanokakitchen8298]

Very yummy

[@ronillashane3868]

I will being an Anglo Indian I like all your recipes Wendy. I wish you good luck

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Romila

[@irenemarylobo8384]

Wow tasty tasty prawn balchao Use to make it all the time for my daughter

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks a lot Irene. I am sure you will enjoy this recipe.

[@kavitauttamchandani8606]

Looks delicious 👌these prawns with red dry chilli. Will plan to make for parties thanks

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Kavita. I am sure you will enjoy this recipe.

[@Fishnchips116]

Thanks Wendy...amust try.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Hope you enjoy it Charles.

[@malcolmsequeira7731]

Thankyou sweetheart. God bless

[@Dan-xx5jq]

.y favorite!

[@user-hv8nl5ej6h]

Wow looks do yummy Wendy im going to try thos. Thank you for sharing.. Love from Shereen in South Africa ❤❤

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Shireen. I am sure you will enjoy this recipe.

[@romanopinto5172]

I love Kashmiri Chilies. I'll try this next weekend. The season was good and now tired :) HAPPY NEW YEAR!😋👌👍🙏

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Enjoy!

[@snehakalambe6920]

Mouth watering 😋 yummm👌👌

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you 😋

[@nandakasbe731]

Yummy 😋 ❤

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

It was!

[@foridacooking1125]

Yummy food recipe

[@shebadsouza9785]

Excellent ❤

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks 😊

[@aamakonepalieasyfood761]

Really delicious 😍👍👏

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you 😋

[@mercycardoz9422]

Very Nice recipe of pranws pickle 🍤Thanks for ur food videos God bless you🙏

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks a lot Mercy.

[@mariarose8239]

Hi Wendy this is awesome my mums use to make it

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Maria.

[@marylinagomes9577]

Thanks wow💖❤️

[@cheryldsouza308]

Yummy and delicious

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you so much

[@hollish196]

I am trying to learn to make seafoods well. I will try this as it looks great.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

You can do it!

[@nikital4801]

Yummm

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

So good

[@user-xc5ln2id9j]

Very nice

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks

[@appymichael9099]

Wow beautiful tasty 😋 prawns Balchao thanks

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Most welcome 😊

[@yashwantsamant8868]

Perfectly scripted , and presented video ! Easy , clear steps , if followed will result in the Best Dish! WELL DONE WENDY! THE PRAWN BALCHAO AND POMFRET CALDINE CURRY TASTED SAME AS I HAD INPANJIM ! KEP IT UP WENDY !

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Yashwant for your kind words & support.

[@kotharigeets2327]

I love the way you explain all your recipes ❤ Thank you Chef Wendy! Delicious 😋

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Glad you like them! Enjoy

[@margaretcarvalho7760]

Me too

[@jayanthylaxmi7478]

Tq mam easy nice videos

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Keep watching Jayanthy.

[@jillannthapa765]

Wow Wendy this prawn balchao looks so tempting my grandma used to make it thanks a ton if you could please share the recipe of wedding and tendli pickles thank you and god bless

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Jillann I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe. Sure will do the other pickles for you.

[@matinalarsson4149]

Muito obrigado 😊 Greetings from Sweden 🌟

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Matina. I am sure you will enjoy this recipe.

[@tanayanayak4096]

Hi Wendy, this recepi is a crowd pleaser. Totally loved it. Can we try this recepi using squids as well.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Yes, absolutely

[@tashs1048]

❤

[@noormohamed2991]

🙏 Thank you 😊

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Welcome!

[@leenarodrigues9573]

Hi dear you are amazing you explain too good

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@nishajairaj7006]

Looks amazing. Cannot wait to try it. Can anyone tell me how long can we store this.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

It stores well in the refrigerator.

[@russbarker2727]

This has to be my favourite condiment, and now I have the recipe, Woohoo! How long does this lovely condiment keep for in the refrigerator please?

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

You will finish it faster than it can last

[@shobhavijay6000]

Thank you so much. I was waiting for this recipe.. What oil is preferable. 😋 yummy

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Shobha I used regular cooking oil😊

[@shobhavijay6000]

OK. Thank you so much.

[@jennydcosta5472]

Thank you for this easy to follow recipe. I'd been on the hunt for a good recipe for sometime now. Will assuredly try this, but before that I would like to know if the prepared Balchao should be left on the counter or in the refrigerator for its resting period and later too.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Hi Jenny, l’m sure you are going to enjoy this prawn balchao. If you are using fresh prawns I would recommend refrigerating it.

[@jennydcosta5472]

Thank you for your prompt response and I'm sure I'm going enjoy it along with my family. Will post here my review.

[@klarisse2662]

Hi Wendy! You’ve brought back so many fond memories of my dad with this recipe. I wanted to ask, should we store the pickle at room temperature first and then in the fridge? Or does it stay at room temp for the 15 days? Thanks x

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Hi Klarrisse, I’m so happy to hear that my Prawn Balchao recipe has brought back fond memories of your dad. I’m glad you are enjoying it. You could store it in the fridge if you like😊

[@raakheemenezes1406]

Lovely recipe. I made it today. QQ: Should I refrigerate it after or leave it on the counter until it matures?

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

I like to refrigerate it when I make it 😊

[@terezinhadsa805]

Thanks Wendy your recipe is amazing! Can you give me a recipe for cherizo pork recipe?

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Will add to the list

[@carefreedelight2355]

My gran used to make this and I am pretty old myself! I can still taste it! Please can you do a Brinjal pickle !!

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

I’m sure the Prawn Balchao your Gran made must have been delicious 😋 I will surely do Brinjal pickle fir you 😊

[@carefreedelight2355]

@@PlatinItWithWendy Yay! Thanks, Wendy… but it has to be soft melt in the mouth with a slightly sweet resonance to it and I am sure it will have curry leaves. I remember sitting on the table while she packed bottles of it wrapped and sewn in material to protect it to post it to my 17 year old uncle who was studying medicine at university in the U.K.! Poor guy having to open it up- but I am sure he loved eating it! Brinjal pickle sandwiches … to die for! Thanks Wendy.

[@marcelinerebello7802]

Very clean and hygiene work .wendy😊

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thank you so much 😊

[@janicedcunha9092]

Wow, wow, wow, Here comes a recipe on Wendy's Prawn Balchao. Kashmiri chillies, garlic and ginger, Go into the blender with vinegar. Marinated prawns are ready for frying, Oil is heated for seasoning. Prawns are cooked with the masala, Wendy says it needs time for maturing. Delicious and yummy, From the nostrils to the tummy.😀👌👌😋😋

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Janice for your poem. Really appreciate it.

[@soniadionizio2983]

Hi Jan long time no hear from you, happy n prosperous New year dear to dearself n family,miss you on Tammy n Roy sessions.Dale and myself miss you a lot on Tammy and Roy sessions.Take care love n hugs n prayers from Dale and Neil and myself

[@janicedcunha9092]

@@soniadionizio2983 hi Sonia and Dale How lovely to see you on Wendy's channel. I'm good dear. Was busy last year with house repairs etc. I still watch as and when time permits. Will catch up soon. Bye Tc, A very happy and prosperous New Year to you Dale and your son.

[@lilylobo3456]

I.mafd mistake I did not add vinegar while grinding. I put it on when I put the ground spi es and prawn will it make a difference I only used about 1 pound shrimps.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Should be fine.

[@lilylobo3456]

The ball how color is so beautiful red I love balchow I will give it a try. Can we use white vinegar.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Yes you can

[@lilylobo3456]

Please I missed out can we use onions in bslchie

[@carolesaldanha8806]

Wendy you have once again excelled with you prawn recipe. Just a question what is the name of that blender you use and is it available in Canada. Do tell! Thank you as always for all your amazing recipes.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Thanks Carole 😊 I’m using a Preethi mixer which I purchased in Canada😊 it’s excellent!

[@patriciahowe2750]

Would frozen shrimp do or does it need to be fresh? Thanks

[@shrutidhuri7615]

It looks so yummy.. ❤ what is a shelf life of this pickel?

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

It will stay for quite some time if refrigerated

[@nusrinsherin854]

Hi Thankyou for sharing this recipe .. can you please share the shelf life details of this pickle.. like how should we store it … should we refrigerate it or not ?

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

I would refrigerate it😊

[@valerianantonylobo5583]

Beautiful glow chef , delicious dish ,you should start cooking class I want to join,your class ,

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Wow, thank you.

[@jaycam277]

hey wendy ,i dont have red wine vinegar ,can i use aaple cider vinefar or white vinegar ? please advice.

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

For sure!

[@marycoutinho566]

Thanks Wendy for sharing,is there a substitute for vinegar,im alergic to vinegar dear,the recipie looks tempting,God bless u

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

You could go in with lime or lemon juice Mary. It may not give the exact flavour of vinegar but you will definitely be close 😊 Enjoy!

[@keithross2624]

Hi Wendy, I made your balchāw recipe today, and it turned out awesome. I had to order the red wine vinegar from Amazon, since it is not easily available here. Just one question, since I will definitely make this again, can any other vinegar which is easily available in supermarkets, be used in this recipe?

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Hi Keith, I’m so happy you enjoyed the prawn balchao 😊 you could substitute red wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar. Enjoy!

[@Annam133]

What can v substitute for red wine vinegar ?is it common one to get at any shop ?can v make this in big size prawn?is red vinegar and red wine vinegar the same

[@PlatinItWithWendy]

Apple cider vinegar or red vinegar can be used if you are unable to get red wine vinegar. It is usually made with small prawns.