Cuisine of the Mariana Islands

The Marianas’ cuisine is international, with many dishes, such as Korean kimchi, Filipino pancit[2] and Spanish empanadas being enjoyed on the islands.

[3] The food of Guam and the Marianas is closely related, because it is linked by the traditions of the Chamorro people that inhabit this island chain.

A good example of this is the donni’ såli chili pepper, which was brought centuries ago by sailing ships from the Americas, and is important for fina'denni' sauce.

Some of the most well known local specialties are kelaguen, a Chamorro dish consisting of chicken, shrimp, fish or beef marinated in a mix of lemon juice and fresh coconut,[4][5] red rice made with annatto[6] and kå'du fanihi, a soup made of fruit bat or flying fox[7] and Guyuria cookies.

[17] The islands are home to many types of restaurants, with Korean, Japanese, Thai, American food, often serving a mix of styles.

[9] List of traditional dishes: Some of the most noted dishes on Guam, the largest island of the Marianas island chain, include Chamorro red rice, grilled meat, fina’denne’, tamales gisu, chalakiles, Phillipino lumpia, kådu, kelaguen, titiyas, and latiya.