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What to eat in Guam? Top 3 Guamanian Deep-fried Desserts

Last update: Wed Jan 29 2025
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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.

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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.

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Sweet Pastry

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During stormy and rainy weather, many Chamorros prepare buñelos månglo, a comforting dessert consisting of fried dough that is sprinkled with sugar. Also known as typhoon donuts, the dough is made by combining flour, sugar, coconut milk, and baking powder, which is then cut into triangle-shaped pieces and fried in hot oil until golden brown.


With a sprinkling of sugar, these tasty donuts transform into one of the best Chamorro comfort food dishes.

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Guamanian Deep-fried Desserts