Goan Choris Pao
Spicy, tangy Goan pork sausage cooked with onions and stuffed into a soft pao bread roll. This iconic Goan street food is a flavor explosion, perfect for a hearty breakfast or a quick snack.
For 4 servings
4 steps. 20 minutes total.
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Step 1
- a.Prepare the Ingredients (5 minutes)
- b.Using a small knife, slit the casings of the Goan sausages and squeeze out the meat into a bowl. Gently crumble it with a fork or your fingers.
- c.Ensure your onion, potato, and optional green chili are finely chopped. The smaller the potato dice, the faster it will cook.
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Step 2
- a.Sauté the Onions (5 minutes)
- b.Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet over medium heat. Since Goan choris is fatty, you only need a little oil to start.
- c.Add the finely chopped onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they become soft and translucent. If using, add the green chili and cook for another minute.
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Step 3
- a.Cook the Choris Filling (10 minutes)
- b.Add the crumbled sausage meat and diced potatoes to the pan.
- c.Using a spatula, break up the sausage meat and mix everything well. Sauté for 8-10 minutes. The sausage will release its own flavorful fat, which will help cook the potatoes.
- d.If the mixture seems too dry before the potatoes are tender, add a splash of water (about 60 ml), cover the pan, and cook for a few more minutes until the potatoes are soft and the water has evaporated.
- e.Once cooked, the filling should be semi-dry and glistening with the rendered fat.
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Step 4
- a.Finalize and Assemble (5 minutes)
- b.Taste the filling. Goan sausages are heavily seasoned, so you may not need any salt. Add salt only if necessary.
- c.For an extra tangy kick, stir in the optional coconut vinegar.
- d.Take each pao and make a horizontal slit through the middle, leaving one side intact like a hinge.
- e.Generously stuff the hot choris filling into each pao.
- f.Serve immediately while hot for the best experience.
What to keep in mind.
5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1For the most authentic taste, try to find Goan 'pao' or 'poi' bread, which is crusty on the outside and soft inside. Soft dinner rolls are a good substitute.
- 2Toasting the pao on a tawa (griddle) with a little butter before stuffing adds a delicious crunch.
- 3Don't add any extra spices initially. The Goan sausage is a powerhouse of flavor on its own.
- 4The finely diced potato not only adds bulk but also soaks up the delicious, spicy fat from the sausage.
- 5Leftover filling is delicious with rice or can be used as a topping for toast with a fried egg.
Adapt it for your goals.
Add Bell Peppers
Sauté finely diced red or green bell peppers along with the onions for added sweetness and color.
Make it CheesyMake it Cheesy
Sprinkle some grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese over the hot filling before serving for a gooey, indulgent twist.
Potato Free VersionPotato-Free Version
For a meatier, lower-carb option, simply omit the potato. The cooking time will be slightly shorter.
Choris Scrambled EggsChoris Scrambled Eggs
Cook the choris filling as directed, then push it to one side of the pan and scramble 2-3 eggs on the other. Mix everything together and stuff into the pao.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Provides Energy
The combination of carbohydrates from the pao and potato, along with fat from the sausage, offers a significant and readily available source of energy.
Source of Protein
Pork sausage is a good source of complete protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, including muscle.
Rich in B Vitamins
Pork is naturally rich in several B vitamins, particularly Vitamin B12 and Niacin (B3), which play crucial roles in nerve function and converting food into energy.
Frequently asked questions
Goan Choris (or sausage) is a traditional cured pork sausage from Goa, India. It's known for its distinctive spicy, tangy, and slightly sour flavor, which comes from a marinade of toddy vinegar, garlic, ginger, and a blend of Goan spices like red chilies and turmeric.
