A Taste of Chamorro Cuisine
Over and above scenic views and exciting activities Guam has to offer, its sumptuous cuisine and appetizing delicacies will also make you crave for more of this gourmet paradise.
Guam is derived from the native word “Guahan,” which means “we have.” Chammoro people named the island Guam in 3000 BCE until the Spain, Japan, and United States conquered the island. This is why Guamanian dishes are a blast of Japanese, American, Spanish flavors. Truly, it is in Guam where Western and Micronesian recipes meet.
Savor the different flavors of Guam with these popular Chamorro dishes:
Chicken Kelaguen
Chicken Kelaguen
This recipe is a chopped, barbecued or grilled chicken flavored with lemon juice, onions, boonie peppers, and fresh coconutr and salt, often served with Chamorros’ signature red rice grown locally by farmers, beans and fish, or Pancit.
Red Rice
Chamorro Red Rice
A staple among Guamanian households, the
hineksa aga’ga (red rice) is a short-grained rice with a deep orange-reddish color gained from soaking achote (annatto) seeds.
Kadon Gamson
Kadon Gamson
The Kadon Gamson (Octopus stewed in coconut milk) is another popular seafood dish in Guam, mixed with spices and herbs, best paired with creole rice.
Eskabeche
Eskabeche
Eskabeche or dried fish soaked in vinegar, is a classic Spanish dish loaded with onions, herbs, and spices introcued in the 17th century.
Fina’denne’
Fina’denne’ dipping sauce
Lastly, the fina’denne’ is a dipping sauce paired with fish, beef, pork, or chicken. It is a mixture of soy sauce, boonie peppers, vinegar, lemon, salt, and cherry tomatoes.