Indulging in some finger-licking good pork vindalho tempered
with shots of feni, while he takes in a bit of sun and sand, world celebrity
Chef, David Rocco is impressed with Goa’s unique culture and cuisine. “You’ll
have a special place in India. Goa’s
cuisine is distinctly different with its Mediterranean influence. The flavours
here are more European, yet with a unique blend,” Rocco enthuses. Terming the pork vindalho and the local
sausage fry with pao as ‘simply fanstastic’, Rocco is equally enamoured with
Goa’s varied seafood dishes and curries. “I am learning about the various
flavours, exploring the culture and its people and enjoying myself as well,”
avers this Italian gentleman, whose demeanour is as unaffected as his love for
simple clean flavours and in India - street food.
Taking King Momo’s decree to heart, he’s working up a sumptuous menu of ‘meaty’ and other interesting dishes during his Goa leg of the second edition of his hugely popular TV show ‘Dolce India’ beamed on Fox Life. (He was also the host of Dolce Vita and Amalfi Getaway). “I have travelled to 130 countries and am here on a culinary journey. I am not only showcasing my culinary ideas, but also learning from the places I travel to. It’s a cultural exchange’” he maintains of the show that allows him to indulge in both his passions – travel and cuisine. It is also the perfect foil to highlight India’s myriad cuisines. “Dolce India gives me an opportunity to showcase the beauty of India to the world. It’s a remarkable country.” With a fan following in almost every corner of the world, keeping tabs on his latest culinary experiments is not difficult.
Excited about the forthcoming editions of Dolce India, he promises Goa he will be back for another season of sampling and cultural exchange of cuisine!