Chalakiles is a Chamorro soup from Guam made with chicken, garlic, onion, toasted ground rice, and sometimes coconut milk.[1] Chalakiles can be the entrée or can be served before the main dish.[1] It is considered a comfort food.[1][2] It is often found at various Chamorro festivities.[3]
To prepare, the garlic is first sautéed in oil, then the garlic is discarded.[4] Onions, chicken, and achote water are added to the oil.[4] The achote provides both color and flavor.[2][5] The water is boiled and chicken broth is sometimes added.[4][6] Toasted ground rice is gradually mixed in.[1][4] To make the toasted ground rice, rice is cooked until golden brown and then ground.[1] Cream of Rice can be used as a substitute.[1] The mixture is boiled until it is thickened to a desired consistency.[4] Coconut milk is sometimes added.[4][6] It is served with white rice or as a soup by itself.[3][4] It is typically served hot.[3] Some variations of this recipe use crab meat and vegetables.[6]
Chalakiles is similar to rice porridge or Filipino arroz caldo, although chalakiles notably uses achote.[5] The recipe is often passed from generation to generation at an early age.[5]
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References
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- ^ a b "Chalakiles". PaulaQ - GUAM RECIPES that are TESTED, TRIED and TRUE. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ a b c "Chalakiles - Traditional Soup From Guam". TasteAtlas. 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ a b c d e f g Chaco, Josephina D. (2021-03-24). "» Chalakiles: Recipe". guampedia.com. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ a b c Roberto, Bella (2022-09-09). "Top 10 Most Popular Foods in Guam". Chef's Pencil. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ a b c "Cook Like a Chamorro: Chicken Chalakiles". Guam Tourism. 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2022-12-30.