Chamorro Finadene Food

3 FINADENE SAUCES (GUAM)

Steps:

• To make the soy and vinegar finadene: place the onion in a non-reactive bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix.
• This will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for several days.
• To make the coconut finadene: Combine the coconut milk, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice in a non-reactive bowl and stir to mix.
• Add the onions, jalapenos, salt and pepper.
• This can be made several hours ahead.
• To make the lemon finadene: combine the lemon juice, salt and water in a non-reactive bowl.
• Whisk until the salt dissolves.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• This can be covered and refrigerated for several days.

FINADENE SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour the vinegar or lemon juice into a bowl.
• Add soy sauce a little bit at a time to mix it according to your taste.
• Add the onions and peppers.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• (You may use a hot sauce instead of hot peppers if you prefer. Use either, adjusting amounts to your preference for"heat!").

CHAMORRO FINA'DENE

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, and both onions. Chop the peppers and add to the sauce. If using the roasted jalapenos, roast just until somewhat charred. Run under cold water and scrape away blackened areas. Chop and add to sauce. Serve!
• Variations: You can sub out the vinegar with apple cider vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice.
• Variation: 1 cup of sliced cherry or grape tomatoes can also be added for a different variation. I love it this way with fried pork chops and white rice, YUMMM!

FINADENE

Steps:

• Stir together the soy sauce, onion, chile peppers, and vinegar in a small bowl.

BASIC CHAMORRO RED RICE

Steps:

• Soak achiote seeds in water until it is a dark red.
• Drain the seeds and save the red-ish water.
• Put the rice and red-ish water in a rice cooker or pot. If using a rice cooker, set it to cook and leave it be. If going the pot method, allow the rice to "boil down" until the water is almost gone. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.