https://thequirinokitchen.com/tag/philippines/ Asian cooking, culture and stories of recipes Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:43:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thequirinokitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png https://thequirinokitchen.com/tag/philippines/ 32 32 https://thequirinokitchen.com/lemon-squares/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/lemon-squares/#comments Sun, 18 Jun 2023 23:09:04 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=84675 Lemon Squares are classic, bite-sized dessert bars made of fresh lemon juice and zest, sugar, flour and other baking ingredients. The silky, citrus, custard-like filling is encased in a buttery crust. This makes a wholesome family sweet treat for any occasion, all year round. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/lemon-squares/feed/ 2 84675 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-pork-adobo-sliders-in-steamed-bao-buns/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-pork-adobo-sliders-in-steamed-bao-buns/#respond Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:24:55 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=7549 These Pork Adobo Sliders in Steamed Bao Buns are a convenient, easy and delightful way to serve the classic Filipino adobo. The cooked pork adobo is sliced into shreds then deep-fried till they are crisp bits. Fill each pre-steamed, opened-face bao bun with the crunchy adobo flakes and stacks of tomatoes and cucumber. Serve this for brunch, appetizers, snacks, meals or even fill up the lunchboxes with this savory treat. This is an Asian in America recipe. Serves 4.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-pork-adobo-sliders-in-steamed-bao-buns/feed/ 0 7549 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-instant-pot-pork-pata-with-spanish-chorizos-and-garbanzos/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-instant-pot-pork-pata-with-spanish-chorizos-and-garbanzos/#respond Sat, 08 Dec 2018 22:40:14 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=7419 This Pork Pata with Spanish Chorizos and Garbanzos is a recreation of my mom’s old recipe of pata con zetas. I used the robust, smoky Spanish chorizos to flavor the oil in the Instant Pot. Then I put the entire piece of pork pata (pig’s trotters) together with the rest of the ingredients for a hearty stew with a myriad of savory-sweet flavors. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-instant-pot-pork-pata-with-spanish-chorizos-and-garbanzos/feed/ 0 7419 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-bibingkang-kanin-malagkit-biko-rice-cake-with-coconut-topping/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-bibingkang-kanin-malagkit-biko-rice-cake-with-coconut-topping/#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2018 16:19:42 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=7418 Bibingkang Kanin Malagkit - Biko Rice Cake with Coconut Topping is an ideal Filipino dessert or snack for family gatherings. It is hearty, filling and decadent. And it is quite simple to make. The pearly-white sticky rice is cooked stove-top with the coconut milk for a few minutes till the grains soften and plump up. Then it is baked in the oven with the coconut topping.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-bibingkang-kanin-malagkit-biko-rice-cake-with-coconut-topping/feed/ 10 7418 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-instant-pot-beef-pares-short-ribs-paired-with-broth/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-instant-pot-beef-pares-short-ribs-paired-with-broth/#respond Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:33:45 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=7432 The holidays are nearly here and soon I’ll be cooking my Instant Pot Beef Pares. The word ‘pares’ (say “pah-res”) in Pilipino translates to ‘pairs’. This Filipino beef stew is simmered till it’s fall-off-the-bone tender and typically paired with rice. At my parents’ home this was served with the same bone broth it was cooked in....]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-instant-pot-beef-pares-short-ribs-paired-with-broth/feed/ 0 7432 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-bake-a-holiday-fruitcake/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-bake-a-holiday-fruitcake/#comments Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:18:49 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=7425 If you love the traditional fruitcake then this Filipino-inspired Holiday Fruitcake with Dried Mangoes, Pineapple and Jackfruit recipe is one you should try. This version consisted of tropical dried fruits: mangoes, pineapple and langka (jackfruit) plus the classics of raisins, dates, and nuts with generous amounts of flavorings. The procedure is straightforward and easy once you get started. It's simply soaking, mixing, then baking. Make these fruitcakes at least 3 to 4 weeks before Christmas and brush it every so often with rum and brandy.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-bake-a-holiday-fruitcake/feed/ 3 7425 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-instant-pot-suwam-na-mais-corn-soup-with-pork-and-shrimps/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-instant-pot-suwam-na-mais-corn-soup-with-pork-and-shrimps/#respond Sun, 14 Oct 2018 00:02:59 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=7288 Why did I write this new cookbook Instant Filipino Recipes: My Mother’s Traditional Philippine Food In a Multicooker Pot? I wrote this cookbook for you to help make life easier in your busy household. I’m sharing this recipe for Suwam na Mais with Pork and Shrimps in the Instant Pot because I didn’t have space...]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-make-instant-pot-suwam-na-mais-corn-soup-with-pork-and-shrimps/feed/ 0 7288 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-salmon-and-eggplants-with-teriyaki-sauce/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-salmon-and-eggplants-with-teriyaki-sauce/#respond Sun, 23 Sep 2018 03:00:56 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=7318 One of my family's favorite dishes is this Salmon and Eggplant with Teriyaki Sauce. It's also my preferred one to cook because I can prepare an all-in-one meal. Both the salmon and eggplant can be cooked in the same skillet and served with the syrupy, thick teriyaki sauce. Salmon has always been a favorite, go-to ingredient for my busy weeknights.  It is thicker and meatier than most fish. Thus, it is hearty enough to fill us up. And paired with a hefty serving of steamed jasmine rice, then that’s the perfect meal right there.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-salmon-and-eggplants-with-teriyaki-sauce/feed/ 0 7318 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-bitswelas-guisado-green-beans-sauteed-with-pork/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-bitswelas-guisado-green-beans-sauteed-with-pork/#comments Sun, 05 Aug 2018 07:35:31 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=7263 Bitswelas Guisado-Green Beans Sauteed with Pork is a classic, all-time favorite Filipino dish. The word bitswelas comes from the Spanish term habichwelas, which means beans. This is a basic saute with vegetables and ground pork which is simple, quick and easy. And the ingredients are available all year round. The dish is seasoned with savory Filipino flavors of patis (fish sauce) and vinegar. If preferred, you can use ground beef or chicken instead of the pork.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-bitswelas-guisado-green-beans-sauteed-with-pork/feed/ 2 7263 https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-stir-fried-sugar-snap-peas-with-pork-and-chinese-sausages/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-stir-fried-sugar-snap-peas-with-pork-and-chinese-sausages/#respond Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:01:43 +0000 https://www.asianinamericamag.com/?p=7189 This recipe of Sugar Snap Peas with Pork and Chinese Sausages is one of my go-to dishes when I want to cook dinner in a snap. The combination of vegetables and meat together in one dish are the kind of recipes I turn to for busy weeknights or if the weather is sweltering hot and...]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/how-to-cook-stir-fried-sugar-snap-peas-with-pork-and-chinese-sausages/feed/ 0 7189