https://thequirinokitchen.com/category/rice/ Asian cooking, culture and stories of recipes Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:59:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thequirinokitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png https://thequirinokitchen.com/category/rice/ 32 32 https://thequirinokitchen.com/biko-rice-cake/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/biko-rice-cake/#respond Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:30:50 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=83286 Biko, also known as bico, is the classic Filipino rice cake or kakanin which consists of malagkit (sweet rice), coconut milk and cream, sugar and a pinch of salt. The thick rice grains are soaked in water for several hours and refrigerated, then cooked and baked in coconut. The rich sweet coconut glaze topping tempts you to indulge even more. This rice cake is hefty and filling, and ideal for desserts or merienda snacks.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/biko-rice-cake/feed/ 0 83286 https://thequirinokitchen.com/oven-baked-beef-short-ribs/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/oven-baked-beef-short-ribs/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:39:03 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=83282 These Oven-Baked Beef Short Ribs start with browning the beef in a stockpot to seal in the flavors. After a quick saute with the garlic, onions, and scallions, transfer everything into a casserole dish and bake in the oven till the beef is fall-off-the-bone tender. This is a hearty meal that is wonderful when served with the accompanying steamed butter rice. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/oven-baked-beef-short-ribs/feed/ 0 83282 https://thequirinokitchen.com/shrimp-fried-rice-with-pineapple/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/shrimp-fried-rice-with-pineapple/#respond Sat, 19 Nov 2022 23:18:16 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=82710 Shrimp Fried Rice with Pineapple is a scrumptious blend of sinangag, or garlic fried rice as Filipinos call it, with fresh shrimps, strips of Spam or else Taylor Pork Ham, garlic, onions, scallions, bell peppers, green peas and corn, plus seasonings. This is a quick stir-fry that can be made from leftovers, especially day-old, refrigerated cooked rice. Pineapple chunks are added to sweeten the mix.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/shrimp-fried-rice-with-pineapple/feed/ 0 82710 https://thequirinokitchen.com/champorado-instant-pot-stovetop/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/champorado-instant-pot-stovetop/#respond Sun, 02 Oct 2022 23:35:45 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=18399 Champorado is a chocolate rice porridge popular among most Filipinos as breakfast fare, or at times, for merienda snacks. The sweet rice is cooked together with coconut milk, sugar, and chocolate tablea which are cacao discs made in the Philippines.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/champorado-instant-pot-stovetop/feed/ 0 18399 https://thequirinokitchen.com/siomai-rice-pearl-balls/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/siomai-rice-pearl-balls/#respond Sat, 13 Aug 2022 23:32:45 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=19223 These Siomai Rice Pearl Balls are another version of the classic siomai dumplings. Filipinos serve these as a main course, or an appetizer, and even 'merienda' (afternoon snack). After steaming, the plump and chewy rice grains encase the savory pork balls for a superb meal. Serve with a side dipping sauce of toyo mixed with calamansi or lemon and it’s even more scrumptious.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/siomai-rice-pearl-balls/feed/ 0 19223 https://thequirinokitchen.com/rice-dumplings-soup-with-fish-balls/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/rice-dumplings-soup-with-fish-balls/#respond Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:32:20 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=18248 This Rice Dumplings Soup with Fish Balls was a clear broth-based soup which was hearty and and flavorful with chewy homemade dumplings, and savory fish balls. I added slices of cabbage and green beans for a wholesome soup meal. I made the soup stock ahead and poured it in for a restorative and comforting combination. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/rice-dumplings-soup-with-fish-balls/feed/ 0 18248 https://thequirinokitchen.com/arroz-caldo-with-kabocha-squash-instant-pot-stovetop/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/arroz-caldo-with-kabocha-squash-instant-pot-stovetop/#respond Sun, 31 Oct 2021 21:18:37 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=17518 The classic Filipino Arroz Caldo has the addition of Kabocha Squash in this recipe. The rice porridge, with chicken cooked in soup stock flavored with garlic, onions, and ginger has the added dimension of kabocha squash cubes, or kalabasa, as it's known to Filipinos. This is the rice porridge that most Filipinos turn to when feeling ill, or the weather gets rainy and chilly. Serve this as an afternoon merienda, or a meal for lunch and dinner. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/arroz-caldo-with-kabocha-squash-instant-pot-stovetop/feed/ 0 17518 https://thequirinokitchen.com/chinese-braised-minced-pork-on-rice/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/chinese-braised-minced-pork-on-rice/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:31:03 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=16959 This Chinese Braised Minced Pork on Rice is my version of the classic dish often served at restaurants. The ground pork is stir fried in onions, and fresh ginger, and cooked in Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and seasonings. Slices of hard-boiled eggs in the sauce, plus servings of steamed rice complete the meal.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/chinese-braised-minced-pork-on-rice/feed/ 3 16959 https://thequirinokitchen.com/arroz-caldo-instant-pot/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/arroz-caldo-instant-pot/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:45 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=16099 The classic Arroz Caldo - Instant Pot,, is a Filipino rice porridge cooked with chicken in a broth seasoned with ginger, garlic, patis (fish sauce), and calamansi. This is a hearty rice soup that is easy to make. It is also known to help heal one who had a cold or the flu, or if feeling under the weather. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/arroz-caldo-instant-pot/feed/ 6 16099 https://thequirinokitchen.com/filipino-kakanins/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/filipino-kakanins/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:14:52 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=15353  Food memories of Filipino kakanins - coconut rice cakes make the holidays magical. Rich rice cakes, cooked in coconut, simmered on the stove-top or baked, then slathered with thick, gooey coconut sauces or sprinkles are what the decadence of Christmas is all about.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/filipino-kakanins/feed/ 2 15353