this is one of the only uniquely Chamoru dishes that i didn’t experience with a Filipino equivalent. we have a dish called giniling, which is ground beef with vegetables. it did not have the richness of coconut milk or the acidity of lemon. and these two touches make tintaktak truly enticing ...
Easter has come and gone and i did not seize the opportunity to make another one of my dad’s signature creations. i have never seen pancit prepared the way my dad concocted a way for our Easter eggs to magically transform into this perfect blend of dad, celebration, and innovation. the ...
I was traveling in Tulum, Mexico last year when I read of his passing. I became stricken with sadness and recorded what came to mind. He let me dream a little, when I was inspired to write about a fictitious layover if he were to ever stop in Guam. I hope in heaven he gets to enjoy that fiesta ...
Bistek
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beef steak, my all-time favorite dish prepared by my dad. The traditional Chamorro bistek as i've observed is simmered in vinegar, achote, and peas. Filipino bistek is just calamansi, soy sauce, onions, and garlic. There are no veggies. Similar to adobo, there a myriad of ways to prepare it, depending ...
some of the food on this island has been disappointing and I thought I'd write about it. while my intent has always been to highlight how my Filipino-Guamanian influence has inspired my cooking, lately I've been compelled to document some of the lack of quality and care I've experienced since moving ...
spam
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it seems utterly silly that i would have an entry dedicated to spam - the only canned meat product that can spark so much familiarity, disgust, and comfort in one thought. it's true - i once participated, competed, and won an actual spam competition where i presented both a salad and chocolate-infused ...
I know, it's April. But this version of tinola is so comforting and rich, it can be served all year long. my wintery version is truly an "influence" recipe. tinola is traditionally chicken and papaya simmered in a broth of pepper leaves and ginger. in Guam, i often would hear the ...
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