https://thequirinokitchen.com/tag/elizabeth-ann-besa-quirino-of-the-filipino-blog-asian-in-america/ Asian cooking, culture and stories of recipes Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:59:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thequirinokitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png https://thequirinokitchen.com/tag/elizabeth-ann-besa-quirino-of-the-filipino-blog-asian-in-america/ 32 32 https://thequirinokitchen.com/make-nilupak-cassava-coconut-rice-cakes/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/make-nilupak-cassava-coconut-rice-cakes/#comments Sun, 19 Nov 2017 21:18:01 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=6830 Nilupak is a Filipino kakanin (rice cake) made with cassava, coconut, and sugar. My modern version uses frozen grated cassava which is found in Asian or Latin markets. Most of us who live in suburban America don’t have access to fresh cassava like we did in the Philippines. But it does not stop me from making a time-treasured Philippine delicacy which has a few basic ingredients and is meant to be shared with family and friends during the holidays or special gatherings. Once cooked, each serving of the nilupak has hearty, soft and sweet cassava and coconut shreds]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/make-nilupak-cassava-coconut-rice-cakes/feed/ 2 6830 https://thequirinokitchen.com/make-filipino-tortilyang-upo-bottle-gourd-omelet/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/make-filipino-tortilyang-upo-bottle-gourd-omelet/#comments Sat, 11 Nov 2017 18:36:07 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=6793 This Upo Guisado Omelet is one of the easiest, most delectable ways to cook upo or bottle gourd. Prep work is easy. Simply peel off the pale, green skin. Wash and slice the insides of the upo after removing the seeds and the spongy, white part. Once the vegetable gourd is cut in cubes, sauté with the rest of the ingredients. The beaten eggs transform this dish into a lovely omelet that’s great for a weeknight or a family meal.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/make-filipino-tortilyang-upo-bottle-gourd-omelet/feed/ 2 6793 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-turmeric-tea-with-honey/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-turmeric-tea-with-honey/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2015 19:18:37 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=5500 Turmeric Tea with Honey can be made from natural turmeric roots (they look like longer ginger roots) or else from organic turmeric powder which is dark yellow in color. The latter can be found in organic health food stores. The natural healing benefits of turmeric have been proven by many nutritionists and health experts]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-turmeric-tea-with-honey/feed/ 7 5500 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-chicken-or-turkey-empanadas/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-chicken-or-turkey-empanadas/#comments Sun, 16 Nov 2014 19:20:46 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=4782 These buttery, flaky Chicken or Turkey Empanadas are what I bake when there are leftovers. First make the pastry crust, then freeze it. After the holidays, shred the leftover meat and cook it with potatoes and carrots. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-chicken-or-turkey-empanadas/feed/ 2 4782 https://thequirinokitchen.com/ensaladang-talong-a-filipino-eggplant-salad/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/ensaladang-talong-a-filipino-eggplant-salad/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:00:16 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=3658 Ensaladang Talong is a classic Filipino eggplant salad that is so simple to make, yet filled with layers of savory flavors. Start with roasted eggplants, peel and mash them. Mix in chopped onions, garlic and peppers. Flavor it with seasonings and a thick coconut cream vinaigrette. Serve this as a side or an entrée by itself. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/ensaladang-talong-a-filipino-eggplant-salad/feed/ 4 3658