: How a Nun Lots of Leftover Egg Yolks Led to Bebinca, the ‘Queen of Goan Desserts’ #IndiaNEWS #Food If one had to apply the viral social media trend #TheTellMeChallenge, to talk about Goa without

How a Nun Lots of Leftover Egg Yolks Led to Bebinca, the ‘Queen of Goan Desserts’ #IndiaNEWS #Food
If one had to apply the viral social media trend #TheTellMeChallenge , to talk about Goa without mentioning ‘Goa’, it is no doubt that one would think to talk about Bebinca. This ghee-lathered sweetmeat encapsulates the state’s unique cultural and historical identity within its seven layers of glistening brilliance.
A flavourful vestige of the state’s colonial past, Bebinca is as unique to Goa as cartoonist Mario Miranda’s delightful illustrations portraying the lives of Goans.
And that is why it’s no surprise that the chief minister of the state, Pramod Sawant recently announced to push for a geographical indication (GI) tag for the dessert, in addition to the Mankurad mango, local brew coconut Feni, Taleigao brinjal, Saat Shireacho Bhendo (okra) and the Kunbi saree.
But underneath the luscious multi-layered slice of warm bliss, often served with vanilla ice cream, lies interesting stories of Goa’s culinary adventures.
A history lesson on sustainable baking
Source (L-R): Shaughna Marie DSilva; the_tasty_traveller
Also known as ‘bibik’, this Portuguese-influenced dessert is undisputedly the most popular sweet delicacy in the state. It makes special appearances at every occasion, be it a wedding, Christmas or any other feast. This indeed has earned Bebinca the sobriquet of ‘Queen of Goan Dessertp?&K????]??]??Y?[???[???YY[?^??K???YHY?[???Z[H]]X?Z?H?????X?[??Y??H???[?
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