Goa
Goa · Arabian Sea, India
Saccostrea cucullata
Wild hooded rock oyster from Goa's tropical estuaries — small, firm, with a distinctly earthy, mineral character from warm mangrove estuarine habitat. Traditional to the Goan food culture, eaten fresh with lime or vinegar.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishearthy
Pair with
Cold Lagerlimevinegarchili
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The reference version.
Wild hooded rock oyster from Goa's tropical estuaries — small, firm, with a distinctly earthy, mineral character from warm mangrove estuarine habitat. Traditional to the Goan food culture, eaten fresh with lime or vinegar.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
2
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationwild-harvestedWaterMandovi / Zuari estuariesAppearancesmall · irregular
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