Northern Mariana Seafood Keleguen

About This Recipe

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shares many Chamorro traditions with Guam but adds distinct local touches like using fresh island seafood and more coconut.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 300 gmixed shrimp and fish fillet(cooked and roughly chopped)
• 5 tbspfresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cupfreshly grated coconut
• 2 stalksgreen onion(sliced)
• 1 wholehot chili(minced)
• 1/2 tspsalt

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare seafood

   Steam or boil shrimp and fish until just cooked. Let cool and chop into bite-size pieces.

2. 2

   Marinate

   Toss seafood with lemon juice and salt. Let stand 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Combine

   Add coconut, green onion, and chili. Mix gently.

   Add coconut just before serving to keep it fluffy.

4. 4

   Serve

   Taste for seasoning and serve on a platter with titiyas or crackers.

Variations

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  Add diced cucumber for crunch.

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  Try with crab meat for a more festive dish.

Storage

Best served fresh. Refrigerate up to 1 day.

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