Forminhas, a kind of an hors d’oeuvre is mostly served as an appetizer at most Goan weddings and other parties. It’s nothing but a canapé stuffed with delicious vegetarian or non-vegetarian mixture. It makes for an impressive appetizer and is super simple to prepare too!
I had almost forgotten about this until I came across Nandini’s post a few months ago as it’s been a while I last attended any wedding in Goa. During my visit to Mumbai, whilst having a casual conversation, rather more of a food discussion with my Mum-in-law, I learnt that she’s made this several times for parties etc. It actually is a pretty simple, delicious and quick appetizer to assemble.
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ALTERNATIVES FOR CANAPE BASKETS
It is much easier if you have ready-made canapé baskets. But if you don’t have them you can still make some forminhas either by making the canapes from scratch, if you have mini tart molds. Or else you can even stuff this mixture in either of these,
- Baked wonton cups
- Commercially available mini fillo shells
- Or spread it over crackers/toasts, basically anything that is nice and crispy.
The possibilities for the filling are endless too! So without further ado, let me share my Mum-in-law’s version for now!
LOOKING FOR MORE GOAN SNACKS LIKE THESE FORMINHAS, THEN YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY THESE
INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE GOAN FORMINHAS
1.Add all the cubed veggies and fruits in a bowl. Add mayo depending on how creamy you like it. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
2.You can let the mixture refrigerate and then fill the canapés before serving.
NOTE
1.For a non veg version, you can all add, boiled egg, fish , shrimps or meat to the above mixture.
HOW TO MAKE FORMINHAS?
Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés)
Ingredients
- About 18-20 canapés
- 1/2 cup boiled green peas
- 1/2 cup boiled cubes carrots
- 1/2 cup boiled cubed potatoes
- 1/2 cup cubed apples, I prefer to leave the skin on
- 1/2 cup cubed pineapple
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- salt and pepper, to season
Instructions
- Add all the cubed veggies and fruits in a bowl. Add mayo depending on how creamy you like it. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- You can let the mixture refrigerate and then fill the canapés before serving.
Notes
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Excellent. Will try it. But only wanted to know how to make the canopies.
Hi Lia, I’ll probably update this post when I get time and include how to make canapés as well.
Can it be prepared without mayonnaise , then what’s the option for simple dressing ?
You can use hung curd.
Hi Freda, the instructions to make the canapes would be a great value add to your recipe.. that being the main part of the recipe.
Will try to make a post on that 🙂 This is a quick recipe idea when you really don’t have time during entertaining a crowd. As soon as I get my hands on the tart molds, The post will be up 👍🏻
Looks amazing. Can you pls provide the link for canapes? I tried looking on amazon US but couldnt find them.
Thanks so much! I just checked, they are probably out of stock, coz I had seen them on amazon last year. You could use baked wonton cups instead.
This looks so cute and yummy!!
Thanks dear 🙂
Do you have a recipe to make these canape baskets
I haven’t tried making them yet, Eugenia.
Delightful
Thanks Ritu 🙂
Wow Freda, you’ve brought back memories of my time in Kenya at Goan gatherings. I remember them so well. I have never made them, but would love to. So where did you get your canapes from? I doubt I’d be able to make them from scratch. The filling can be so versatile, but I love the veggies you’ve used. It makes me want to reach out and grab one as they look so vivid and striking! Well done!
Thanks Loretta!! I got the canapes from Mumbai. I’ve seen them available on amazon. Yes the filling is so versatile. For weddings they usually have the ones with fish filling, I absolutely love those 🙂
Am salivating !!! I love these. I once ate so many of these ( my grandparent’s golden wedding) that I was sick by the end of the day …greedy me ! These look so so so yum.
Thanks dear ! Yeah they are so addictive ???
It looks quite crunchy and best as an appetizer, as you’ve mentioned too 🙂
Absolutely, Alok 🙂 Thanks!
Everything about this screams “delicious!”
Thanks a ton 🙂
I had try this yummy forminhas yesterday. …was really good…awsm???
Thanks for your feedback 🙂 Glad you liked it!
These look so cute Freda! I can have all of them in one sitting :))
Hehe, they are pretty addictive! Thanks dear 🙂
What an interesting recipe! Will have to try it! Thank you!
Thanks Laura 🙂
These look so dainty.??.feel like having some now…Glad that i can comment on your blog now?
Aah finally 🙂 Thanks dear 🙂
Looks so yum…any ideas where can v find these canopies in US?
You can find them on amazon:)
Glad you liked them ! Thanks 🙂
Looks so tempting Freda!! I haven’t ever tried these.. thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks Shamira 🙂
This is irresistible Freda…so good..
Thanks dear 🙂
This looks so delicious Freda 😀
Thanks Irene:)
This is so pretty and healthy!
Thanks Chris 🙂 love them too !