Fina'denne'

Fina'denne' (many alternate spellings, commonly finadene, fina'denni', or fina'dene) is a spicy, all-purpose condiment that is a staple of Chamorro cuisine.

The earliest fina'denne', predating Spanish colonization in the late seventeenth century, was simply salt and pepper.

Filipino immigrants during the Spanish period introduced the technique of tapping coconut trees and fermenting the sap to make tubâ vinegar.

The Japanese subsequently introduced soy sauce to the Mariana Islands, resulting in the typical contemporary version of fina'denne' with soy sauce, lemon juice, onion, and fresh bird's eye chili, known locally as "boonie peppers.

Soy sauce-based fina'denne' typically accompanies red meat, pork, and chicken dishes.