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Guam is the definition of tiny but mighty, at least in terms of food. The island \u2060\u2014 a U.S. territory in the Pacific \u2060\u2014 may be relatively small, but its colorful history and diverse culture makes for a flavor-packed cuisine that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Experience Guam with your stomach with these four ways to enjoy its exciting cuisine while you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the easiest ways to experience the flavors of Guam is by going on a curated food tour. These are usually led by knowledgeable local guides and can be conveniently booked online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On these food tours, you\u2019ll be led off the beaten path and treated to amazing dishes that will have you eating like a local. You\u2019ll also learn more about Guam\u2019s rich culture and history from a helpful guide who can tell you all about what you\u2019re eating, where it\u2019s from, and why it\u2019s so well-loved. You can also take control of the experience by hooking up with a food tour group that specializes in what you\u2019re interested in: from bold Chamorro cuisine<\/a> to the veritable wealth of local sweet delicacies that the island has to offer, there\u2019s a food tour that can cater to your unique tastes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Immigrant cultures are alive, well, and thriving in Guam, which means that you can also easily find some of your favorite foreign dishes on the island. There are establishments that strive to stay as authentic as possible, as well as ones that have adapted their cuisine to use local ingredients and cater to local tastes. For instance, you can find pizzerias in Guam<\/a> that can serve a Neapolitan pizza comparable to what you\u2019d find on the streets of Naples. Or you can explore how Guamanians have innovated on the classic at restaurants that top their pies with fresh seafood and avocado. International restaurants abound, from all-American chain favorites to smaller neighborhood fixtures. Just head out there and explore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guamanian cuisine is so varied and diverse that it can be difficult to know where to start. A quick way to narrow the choices down is by categorizing the cuisine and sampling one at a time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sweets are well-loved everywhere, and Guam has plenty of traditional specialties to choose from. Latiya<\/a><\/em> is a big one: it\u2019s a soft and fluffy sponge cake covered in a thick vanilla-flavored custard and topped with cinnamon powder. The traditional Chamorro dessert is said to have been introduced to the island by the Spanish and bears several similarities to the popular natillas<\/em> in Spain. Another local favorite is coconut candy, a native confection that dates all the way back to ancient times. It is prepared relatively simply, using only sugar and fresh grated coconut, but it packs such a powerful wallop of flavor that it can be difficult to stop once you\u2019ve started popping them. There\u2019s also guyuria<\/a><\/em>, also known as Guam\u2019s idea of a challenge. These dense cookies are rock-hard on purpose, made with flour, sugar, butter, salt and coconut milk. They\u2019re deep-fried, dried, and then glazed with a sugar syrup that eventually hardens when dry. You can find them fondly being referred to as \u201cChamorro jawbreakers\u201d in some bakeries. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFind Local Takes on Foreign Classics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sample Traditional Chamorro Sweet Treats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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