https://thequirinokitchen.com/tag/cornstarch/ Asian cooking, culture and stories of recipes Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:32:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thequirinokitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png https://thequirinokitchen.com/tag/cornstarch/ 32 32 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-beef-ramen-noodle-soup-and-how-fwcon-helps-food-bloggers/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-beef-ramen-noodle-soup-and-how-fwcon-helps-food-bloggers/#comments Wed, 25 May 2016 06:09:16 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=5782 Most of us who attended the Food Wine Conference in Orlando, Florida from May 13 to 15, 2016 are still flying high. With our bellies full, our wine glasses overflowing, our hearts filled with the warmth of friendships, our minds packed with new ideas and lessons learned from the sessions… we were empowered to keep...]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-beef-ramen-noodle-soup-and-how-fwcon-helps-food-bloggers/feed/ 4 5782 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-a-mango-strawberry-pie-and-my-new-color-and-cook-food-coloring-book/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-a-mango-strawberry-pie-and-my-new-color-and-cook-food-coloring-book/#respond Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:59:56 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=5721 One of the easiest pies to put together is a Mango-Strawberry Pie. Make the most of the spring fruits in season like strawberries and fresh mangoes. Slice and toss them in a 2-layer pie crust, whether made-from-scratch or store-bought. Best dessert you can make in a short amount of time.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-a-mango-strawberry-pie-and-my-new-color-and-cook-food-coloring-book/feed/ 0 5721 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-i-made-buko-pies-coconut-custard-tarts-for-a-pie-party-at-the-ice/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-i-made-buko-pies-coconut-custard-tarts-for-a-pie-party-at-the-ice/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2015 23:56:04 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=5395 These are tiny Filipino buko - coconut pies, made in small tart tins. Use a single pastry crust and fill it with a custard-like, coconut filling.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-i-made-buko-pies-coconut-custard-tarts-for-a-pie-party-at-the-ice/feed/ 5 5395 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-a-peach-galette/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-a-peach-galette/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2015 03:00:04 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=5290 I never ate fresh peaches till I came to live in America. When we lived in the Philippines,we could only buy the canned peaches in syrup– this was still a luxury imported ingredient and something we only enjoyed during parties. Today, I enjoy fresh peaches in the summer here in the USA. The other day,...]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-a-peach-galette/feed/ 4 5290 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-beef-stir-fry-with-mushrooms-tofu-and-green-beans/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-beef-stir-fry-with-mushrooms-tofu-and-green-beans/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2015 03:51:47 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=4968 [amazon_link asins=’B002AQSWNE,B002VNQSAA,B006QYNLKU,B00KY6YHMM’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’queensnotcom-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’618076e9-261f-11e7-afb1-2174c535993d’]On busy days, I wear a frown by late afternoon. It’s that small stretch of time between kitchen prep for dinner and sitting at the table that gets me all stressed out. If my work schedule is hectic, dinner is the last thing on my mind. The reality of it...]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-beef-stir-fry-with-mushrooms-tofu-and-green-beans/feed/ 2 4968 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-pancit-canton-chinese-noodles-stir-fried-with-shrimps-and-vegetables/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-pancit-canton-chinese-noodles-stir-fried-with-shrimps-and-vegetables/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2015 23:00:04 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=4977 Pancit Canton is a basic stir fry noodle dish which is the Filipino version of Chinese fried noodles cooked in a skillet or wok. This is a versatile entrée that can stand alone for a family meal or can be served alongside other party dishes for a big event. Some versions I have shared on the blog are stir fried with chicken and pork slices. This one I made for my son has vegetables and seafood in tamari sauce and a low sodium soy sauce, which were his preference]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-pancit-canton-chinese-noodles-stir-fried-with-shrimps-and-vegetables/feed/ 0 4977 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-pork-shrimp-shumai/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-pork-shrimp-shumai/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2014 05:44:46 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=4678 One of the earliest recipes I learned from my mother was how to make Pork-Shrimp Shumai (or ‘siomai’ to Filipinos). This is a steamed dumpling filled with a pork mixture of scallions, shrimps and flavored with savory sauces and seasonings. Steamed pork shumai have always been considered a part of our culture and Filipino food...]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-pork-shrimp-shumai/feed/ 5 4678 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-buko-coconut-pie/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-buko-coconut-pie/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2014 01:00:36 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=4588 ]We live 50 miles west of New York and folks often ask me to recommend the best Filipino restaurant in the city. I don’t know why people assumed I know which is the best, but when asked, I am happy to give suggestions. Often, I name restaurants I’ve been to. I give the pros and...]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-buko-coconut-pie/feed/ 24 4588 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-ube-purple-yam-ice-cream/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-ube-purple-yam-ice-cream/#respond Sun, 04 May 2014 19:14:23 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=4453 Ube or Purple Yam ice cream is a favorite of Filipinos. It is made from ube, a tuber, starchy ingredient that grows in Southeast Asian countries. Ube is often added to desserts, cakes, snacks or sweet treats. It has a creamy almond-like flavor and a gentle nearly floral aroma. The purple color of ube makes it one of the most gorgeous ingredients anywhere.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-ube-purple-yam-ice-cream/feed/ 0 4453 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-homemade-green-tea-ice-cream/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-homemade-green-tea-ice-cream/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2014 02:12:44 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=4430 My youngest son just loves homemade Green Tea Ice Cream. Often, I bake cakes and cookies with green tea then call up my boys to tell them what awaits when they get here. My sons are all grown now and live on their own in cities far from home. But one thing is certain, when...]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-homemade-green-tea-ice-cream/feed/ 8 4430