Top 4 Northern Marianan Snacks

Buñelos dago is a delicious Chamorro treat that is associated with Christmastime in Guam. These fried donuts are prepared with a variety of yams, which are harvested during the festive Christmas season. Grated yams are typically mixed with flour, sugar, and baking powder, then dropped into hot oil until golden-brown. It is recommended to serve them with maple syrup or any simple syrup on the side.Expand

These traditional Chamorro snacks are also known as banana donuts, made with mashed ripe bananas, flour, sugar, and baking powder. The dough is then dropped into hot oil and fried until both sides of the fritters develop a golden-brown color. It is recommended to drain the donuts before serving them, once they have cooled off a bit.Expand

Potu is a Chamorro specialty consisting of slightly sweet rice cakes that are flavored with coconuts or tuba, a beverage made by fermenting coconut sap. The secret is to let the rice soak overnight in tuba and then finely ground it the following day. That same combination is flavored, sweetened, formed into balls or other shapes, then steamed until done. Potu is typically consumed as a breakfast snack, but it is also often present at various Chamorro fiestas.Expand

This unique Chamorro dish is typically served as an appetizer and consists of deep-fried shrimp and vegetables. It evolved from the classic American fritters, but today, it is a staple of various Chamorro festivities and celebrations, and sometimes the batter is even prepared with the addition of beer. When served on Guamanian tables, the dish is typically placed adjacent to numerous kelaguen dishes.Expand