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Authentic Korean Cabbage Kimchi
My Korean sister-in-law, Min, is an excellent cook. She's the one who taught me how to make all my favorite Korean dishes, like Jap Chae, Bulgogi,…
Bean Sprout & Cucumber Kimchi
This is a very light and tasty side dish that can double as your salad. I love it served alongside my Kimchi Soup as well as with Korean Ssambap…
Chamorro Cucumber Salad
Chamorro Cucumber Salad is a staple on most fiesta tables. With just a few ingredients, you can whip it up and have it on your dinner table in…
Chicken Kelaguen & Flour Titiyas
Kelaguen and Titiyas ~ both staples on a Chamorro fiesta table. But you don't have to be invited to a fiesta in order to enjoy these tasty dishes…
Chicken Macaroni Salad
Macaroni salad one of my family's favorite side dishes. There are many, many macaroni salad variations, but we're simple...we like two specific…
Cucumber Cabbage Salad
Are you tired of the same old salad and salad dressing? Try my Cucumber Cabbage Salad with my delicious, tangy salad dressing. It's quick and…
Cucumber Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing
This is a very quick and simple dish. I like to make this salad ahead of time to allow the cucumbers to absorb the delicious tangy dressing. Give…
Daigo’ Kimchi with Rokkyo & Pickled Garlic
This is a very simple salad or side dish made with pickled daikon radish, pearl onions, and garlic. This is not a dish you want to eat before…
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes aren't traditionally found on a Chamorro menu, but there are times when my family craves something other than rice with a meal. We…
Grilled Eggplant with Coconut Milk
I just love eggplants -- stir fried with beef or chicken, sautéed with onions and scrambled with eggs, eggplant parmesan, and a favorite -- grilled…
Herb Crusted Salmon with Wild Rice and Lemon Balsamic Salad
With the Lenten season upon us, I'm looking for opportunities to cook my favorite seafood different ways. One of my favorite types of seafood is…
Juicy Cheeseburgers with Baked Smothered Fries
I may be dating myself, but one of my favorite burger places to eat was Cool Spot, a quaint drive-in burger joint in Barrigada owned and operated by…
Kicked-Up Brown Rice
I was never a huge fan of brown rice, but in my quest to create healthier meals for my family, we've switched from our favorite white rice to the…
Lumpia
Lumpia is a staple at most Chamorro gatherings. There are fried and fresh versions, both of which are extremely popular. There are so many…
Quinoa Salad
Are you looking for a different side dish to serve with your meals? Try making Quinoa Salad. It is a delicious side dish that is healthy as well as…
Ramen Noodle Salad
Ramen noodle salad has been around for years. I love this dish because you can make endless varieties of it based on your favorite…
Red Rice
Red Rice is a must-have for any Chamorro Fiesta menu. Without red rice, it just won't seem much like a fiesta. You don't need to go to a party or…
Red Rice made with Brown Rice
My family is making a concerted effort to develop healthier eating habits. We're making small changes in the foods we eat as well as how we prepare…
Riyenu ~ Chamorro Stuffing
Chamorro stuffing, or Riyenu, is a delicious side dish usually served during special holiday meals, alongside baked turkey, ham, or roast pig. My…
Sesame Garlic Green Beans
Are you looking for a quick, easy and TASTY vegetable side dish? Try my daughter's recipe for Sesame Garlic Soy Green Beans. They are perfect…
Shrimp Patties
Hi everyone! This is Hannah, Annie's daughter. I made some delicious shrimp patties for lunch one day. My version is somewhat different from…
Spinach with Coconut Milk
This is a classic Chamorro dish that is a staple on most fiesta menus. The traditional dish is called…
Steamed Wild Rice
This recipe was first published with my recipe for Herb Crusted Salmon (find the recipe here). Serve this with your favorite meat or fish dish and…
Tangy Coleslaw
This is not your typical coleslaw. I created this recipe to go with my fish tacos (find the recipe here), but I wanted a healthier version of the…
Where would I be able to get done Daigo I have not heard ad it since I was a young child. And I want some so bad
Elisa, you can make it yourself, it’s that easy. Go to your local Asian market and ask for daikon. It’s usually in the refrigerated section—look for the yellow one. Slice it thinly and add vinegar (salt to taste) and hot pepper.
Oh, man, my mouth is watering in anticipation of your recipes! I can hardly wait to give them a try!
Haven’t had any good Chamorro food since we left the island. I planted donnie this year to make denache! Your recipe looks great. Thank you so much for posting your them. Thanks to all the Guam cooks who share online.
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Oh, PLEASE!! I would give a digit of my right index for the recipe for Chamorro potato salad. Lived 15 years on the island and miss it so much. Thanks.
Keith, I have a Chamorro potato Salad recipe already posted.