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Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: quinoa, rinsed, eggs, beaten, piquillo peppers, drained if jarred, zucchini, finely diced, red bell pepper, finely diced. Equipment: medium saucepan, mixing bowl, frying pan, poaching pan or deep skillet with lid, spatula, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Rinse quinoa well to remove bitterness and improve texture.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish fillets, ground allspice, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming rack, large pot with lid, mixing bowls, grater, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board, spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: Select firm white fish fillets that are fresh and smell clean to ensure best flavor and texture.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground pork, carrot, finely chopped, cabbage, finely shredded, green beans, finely chopped, spring onions, thinly sliced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, large skillet or wok, spatula or wooden spoon, plate lined with paper towels.
Kitchen tip: Keep lumpia wrappers covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out and becoming brittle.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, aji amarillo paste, garlic, minced, ground cumin, smoked paprika. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large bowl, medium saucepan, blender or food processor, mixing spoon, steaming basket or colander.
Kitchen tip: Make sure to rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove its natural bitter coating called saponin.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 220 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef shin or chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, cassava flour, water (for dumpling dough), vegetable oil, divided, shallots, thinly sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, knife and cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups, stove.
Kitchen tip: Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for even heat distribution to prevent burning during slow braising.