A culinary competition held at Agnel Institute of Food Craft and Culinary Sciences, Verna

Goa is known for its amazing culinary treats and on February 19, 2021, Goan Culinary Club along with Agnel Institute of Food Craft and Culinary Sciences, Verna held the 4th edition of Student Chef of the year Miguel Arcanjo Award. A total of 15

participants

from 10

culinary colleges

all over Goa were a part of the competition. This event was the first initiative of 2021 by the Goan Culinary Club.

The esteemed panel of

judges

of judges were Manjeet Singh, executive chef of Holiday Inn Resort, Susie Martins of Mum's Kitchen, Sunita Rodrigues, home chef and Sunit Sharma, consultant chef. The jury was headed by Joe Mascarenhas ably assisted by Ashley Nunes, executive chef of The Hilton Goa Resort.

The winner by unanimous decision was Velima Hilario of AIFCCS, Verna. “We are proud to take the Legacy of Miguel Arcanjo Mascarenhas, the iconic chef of the starred hotel forward to promote Goan cuisine to the youth and the world,” says Joe, He adds, “A lot of young chefs are interested in learning and presenting new ideas and techniques.”

Taking to a participant, “We had a choice from either a Goan Catholic cuisine or Saraswat cuisine and I chose to make Catholic cuisine. In the started I chose to make the chorizo forminhas – they are usually made with boiled veggies and mayo. I added chorizo instead. For the main course I cooked Goan Ukde Rice, with Pork Amsol with a twist. I made Seradura but instead of adding crushed biscuits I used Pinagre,” says Melita Cardinho, of Gusto Culinary College, Margao.