Areca (Betel) nut is the seed of the palm known scientifically as Areca catechu. Betel nut is the fourth most widely used psychoactive substance in the world, following only caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco.
As the title for my recipe states, this is my go-to recipe when I want to whip up a tray of sweet dinner rolls.
Add water to cover the level of rice. Let rice soak for two hours, then rinse and drain. Grind rice to a powder. Mix the remaining ingredients and allow to soak overnight. Stir three times during the night.
Spice up your dinner with a flavorful dish introduced to Guam during the Spanish period.
Phu Quoc, the biggest island in Vietnam, is known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise water and hiking trails.
For my first attempt at homemade spaetzle, I followed the recipe “How to Make Granny’s German Spaetzle” as posted on YouTube by The Stay At Home Chef.
Like fish, crab was a staple in the Chamorro diet. Land crabs, pång’lao in Chamorro, continues to be one of the most frequently harvested animals on the island. Pång’lao echong (crooked crab) is the most common of the land crabs. It has extremely large claws. History
A new year is upon us, and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!
One of our favorite BBQ eats on Guam are the BBQ’d Beef Short Ribs.
Potu (also spelled poto) are white rice cakes, distinctly flavored with a local coconut toddy or fermented sap called tuba (known as aguardiente in Spanish).
If you don’t care to eat raw fish, then I’m sorry, but this recipe is not for you. BUT, you can share it with someone who does!
This recipe is from Lepblon Fina’tinas Para Guam: Guam Cookbook, 1985. Reprinted with permission from Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo, Y Inetnon Famalao’an* (Women’s Association).
I love a good grilled burger as much as the next guy. I just don’t get around to grilling them as much as I do steaks and ribs. But a great burger is hard to beat.
In a large bowl, combine warm milk with yeast, sugar, and salt. Let stand 5 minutes, then add egg and beat well to combine.