Fina'denne'

The common soy sauce-based fina'denne'

Fina'denne' (many alternate spellings, commonly finadene, fina'denni', or fina'dene) is a spicy, all-purpose condiment that is a staple of Chamorro cuisine. In the Chamorro language, it translates as "made with chili pepper."[1] It may be drizzled over meat dish or rice, or placed in a separate, small dipping saucer. Anthropologists visiting Guam in the early 20th century noted the frequent use of fina'denne' by Chamorros.[2]

  1. ^ Merfalen, Annette (October 28, 2013). "Finaʼdeneʼ ~ Chamorro 'Special Sauce'". Annie's Chamorro Kitchen. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  2. ^ Yamashita, Velma (February 18, 2021). "Fina'denne': Dipping Sauce". www.guampedia.com. Retrieved March 13, 2021.