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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@elizabethprudence2342]

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

[@ChefRego]

God bless you too ☺️

[@regnauldmortimer4952]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@gladysdpenha6241]

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

[@ceeveez1142]

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

[@marinasantos7212]

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

[@anilpaiguinkar2090]

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

[@Anton661]

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

[@tanyadsouza8208]

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

[@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

[@jovitadaniel6104]

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

[@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

[@ranveerbrar2648]

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

[@tda1044]

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

[@shubhadatelang6611]

Muit obrigado Chef Rego.

[@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.

[@agnelopompeia2379]

Chef real Authentic Goan Cuisine Thanks.

[@julietaferreira2244]

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

[@fionadsouza6681]

Thank you for this wonderful recipe.God bless you.

[@madhanayyanarappan8008]

God bless you along with your family and future generations

[@jacquelinesequeirahejazeen7655]

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

[@iwenkadsouza6027]

Wonderful recipe Chef. Love your recipes.God bless u & your family abundantly.

[@sebyrod5490]

Thank you chef for this wonderful recipe .God bless u

[@orleannazareth9638]

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

[@lucyrodrigues113]

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

[@eslindalouzado5408]

Thank you chef. All the best

[@sandferns1039]

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

[@franciscafernandes5800]

Lovely all goan cuisine amazing thanks

[@philomenarodrigues3303]

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

[@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 🙂

[@anitamenezes2243]

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

[@elvinacastellino2186]

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

[@praachii]

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

[@manueldsouza9901]

Chef Rego you are true professional

[@photobia6593]

Such a beautiful and calming voice.

[@sruthi9458]

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

[@Mr22022001]

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

[@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.

[@angielobo56]

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

[@marinasharma782]

Wow chef my favorite recipe Love and light to you

[@Aditiyan]

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

[@demankc2339]

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

[@carolynfernandes9476]

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

[@ritikabhosle4024]

Hii bolo

[@GomesDavid69]

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

[@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.

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Thank you Sir for a great recipe 🙏

[@marycoutinho566]

Thank you sir,for sharing this recipe, ,

[@luizarego8400]

Thank you Cheffor the great recipe 😋😀😘

[@abhidoit8270]

Thankyou chef you are amazing

[@malcolmsequeira7731]

Very nice Mr Rego. Thankyou. God bless

[@violetmendes3345]

God bless you n your loved always

[@ezmiradias3925]

Thank you chef

[@caetanopereira9479]

Thank you dear God bless you

[@diogo294]

Beautifully presented

[@RavinaSerrao-go5pc]

Well done Chef 🌷 Thanks for sharing

[@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

[@ritikabhosle4024]

@@ChefRego tanmay

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Tanmay

[@ritikabhosle4024]

Very nice

[@coelhosoubirou2837]

Thank you, chef.

[@luizavaz7148]

Awesome chef Rego god bless you

[@amarhenseldotcom9]

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

[@altonjesus1]

Borem Ranley!!! loved it

[@ronellfaria3551]

Thank you Chef

[@magdalenaxavier3076]

Good receipe Rego chef and good explanation can understand very well

[@enoladmello6662]

Will surely try

[@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.

[@alicegonsalves1997]

Too good.

[@mayurijadhav1691]

superb recipe.. Thank you Sir🙏

[@ChefRego]

Most welcome 😊

[@lucyfernandes4308]

You r a great chef uncle thanks for tasty pickle

[@anthonymattos9073]

Thanks to your recipe.

[@gregoryfrancis1227]

Lovely chef your realy amazing 👍

[@francispereira9573]

Great Chef

[@kavitauttamchandani8606]

Prawns looks tasty spicy 👌Enjoy with steam bread. Thanks

[@margarettmary3495]

Chef very Good Goan Recipe

[@stellamarybiswas2598]

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

[@vinishamainkar6843]

Nice cooking sir ❤️ liked it 😋

[@aashishchaudhari7]

Thanks chef

[@ChefRego]

Most welcome 😊

[@ameykamat5326]

👍

[@pedrocarvalho-mc8wc]

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

[@prasad0612]

Very good recipe

[@noormohamed2991]

Thank you 🙏

[@RemiseRemise]

Thank U.

[@uloikonkani7439]

Lovely

[@tejashribadrike6449]

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

[@jenniferfernandes9994]

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

[@beatricerodriguez6696]

great cooking

[@lucyafonso0712]

V nice good .God bless u

[@manuelrebello6774]

Yummy look

[@silvepereira9221]

Awesome

[@MrPierref4]

Great video.

[@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.

[@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.

[@regnauldmortimer4952]

Very good chef

[@priyanair1848]

Thank you Sir🙏🙏