https://thequirinokitchen.com/category/cooking/ Asian cooking, culture and stories of recipes Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:02:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thequirinokitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png https://thequirinokitchen.com/category/cooking/ 32 32 https://thequirinokitchen.com/hardinera-filipino-meatloaf-with-vegetables/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/hardinera-filipino-meatloaf-with-vegetables/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:19:43 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=88690 Hardinera translates to 'gardener' in the Tagalaog language. This is the Filipino version of meatloaf. I combined pork and beef together with the other ingredients including green peas, bell peppers and carrots. The Hardinera loaves are then steamed for a delicious family meal. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/hardinera-filipino-meatloaf-with-vegetables/feed/ 2 88690 https://thequirinokitchen.com/salted-eggs-itlog-na-maalat/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/salted-eggs-itlog-na-maalat/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:31:39 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=88653 Salted Eggs or Itlog na Maalat are a way of preserving eggs in the Philippines and in most Asian countries. This is a simple method of soaking the eggs in a salt-water brine solution for more than 3 weeks, then boiling the eggs afterwards. The results are a hard-boiled, salty egg version which can be used as ingredients for salads, steamed buns, on pastries and rice cakes, or even to coat potato chips. This was a recipe shared by the late Pinoy Chef Theodore "Day" Salonga"]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/salted-eggs-itlog-na-maalat/feed/ 0 88653 https://thequirinokitchen.com/garlic-beef-steak-bites-with-butter/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/garlic-beef-steak-bites-with-butter/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:03:27 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=88566 Garlic Beef Steak Bites with Butter Dinner doesn’t get easier than cooking these Garlic Beef Steak Bites with Butter. All you need are some cuts of beef tenderloin which I already had in my freezer. I had about three large serving-size pieces, which I cut further into bite-sized one-inch cubes. I looked at the clock...]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/garlic-beef-steak-bites-with-butter/feed/ 0 88566 https://thequirinokitchen.com/indonesian-kecap-manis-braised-pork/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/indonesian-kecap-manis-braised-pork/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:19:05 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=88477 This Indonesian Kecap Manis - Braised Pork Belly is a one-pan dish that easily comes together for a family meal. The braised pork cubes are first marinated then sauted in the sweet-savory kecap manis, which is basically soy sauce sweetened with sugar. The pork is simmered together with potatoes, then slices of hard-boiled eggs are added to extend the dish's deliciousness.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/indonesian-kecap-manis-braised-pork/feed/ 0 88477 https://thequirinokitchen.com/easy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/easy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies/#respond Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:02:07 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=87036 This recipe for Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies results in soft, chewy, sweet and tasty homemade cookies that are a family favorite. We devour these quickly when I make a batch using the familiar ingredients of traditional oatmeal, flour, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and with the delicious addition of raisins and chocolate chips. You can even make these cookies ahead and freeze them till you're ready to enjoy them. These make great gifts, lunchbox treats, snacks or desserts.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/easy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies/feed/ 0 87036 https://thequirinokitchen.com/sardines-soup-filipino-style/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/sardines-soup-filipino-style/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:36:45 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=88348 Sardines Soup Filipino-style, once called the 'poor man's meal' is now an easy, quick dinner option for anyone with a can of sardines. Saute garlic, onions and tomatoes and add the canned sardines in tomato sauce to the mixture. Pour a generous amount of soup stock and season for a flavorful, heartwarming soup meal any day of the week. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/sardines-soup-filipino-style/feed/ 0 88348 https://thequirinokitchen.com/lions-head-meatballs-with-bulgogi-sauce/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/lions-head-meatballs-with-bulgogi-sauce/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:46:18 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=88293 Lion's Head Meatballs are enormous meatballs of ground pork or a combination of pork and beef. These are shaped like the size of golf balls, thus the term. Filipinos love meatballs so this is a recipe I often cook. After braising the meatballs, pour the sweet-flavored Bulgogi sauce and dinner is done. This easy dish is a fusion of Chinese-style meatballs combined with the sweet-savory goodness of a Korean-style Bulgogi sauce. This recipe is so easy to make and such a family favorite that it's on my menu rotation constantly. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/lions-head-meatballs-with-bulgogi-sauce/feed/ 0 88293 https://thequirinokitchen.com/mango-cheesecake-2/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/mango-cheesecake-2/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:04:22 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=88142 This is an easy-to-bake, classic Mango Cheesecake recipe using fresh, golden-ripe Ataulfo mangoes, cream cheese, and eggs on a bed of Graham cracker crust. Filipinos love cheesecake and mangoes are the country's national fruit, so why not combine these luscious ingredients and make a scrumptious mango cheesecake. This is the perfect chilled dessert for a warm summer day, for the family weekend or any day one craves cheesecake flavored with tropical mangoes. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/mango-cheesecake-2/feed/ 0 88142 https://thequirinokitchen.com/pesang-salmon-belly-with-sotanghon/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/pesang-salmon-belly-with-sotanghon/#respond Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:49:07 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=88059 Pesang Salmon Belly with Sotanghon is a Filipino fish stew cooked in clear ginger broth, that's simmered with tomatoes, onions, sotanghon noodles and seasonings. The delicate gingery aroma blended with patis (fish sauce) is the perfect base for a fish favorite - salmon belly. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/pesang-salmon-belly-with-sotanghon/feed/ 0 88059 https://thequirinokitchen.com/pork-humba/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/pork-humba/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:27:37 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=87584 Pork Humba is a sweet-salty Filipino pork stew. Many Filipinos refer to it as a sweet adobo version. The pork cubes are simmered in soy sauce, pineapple juice, vinegar, broth, and flavored with star anise, salted black beans, sugar and seasonings. The powerful layers of flavors of this pork stew are delicious. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/pork-humba/feed/ 0 87584