BEEF PARES

Isa munang buntong hininga

It's not exactly like the BEEF PARES you are familiar with but more of a cross between PARES and ASADO. It's because I've omitted an ingredient - star of anise. To others ,the star of anise may give more depth to the flavor of this dish but for now I prefer it this way. But don't let this "lacking" (or the photo) discourage you to try the dish. This is still a keeper despite the missing ingredient.Maybe next time I'll make the real roadside carinderia PARES when I've come into terms with this spice's scent and taste.

What Went Into It:
2 lbs. Beef, cut into chunks
2 tbsp. Oil
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tbsp. Onion, chopped
1 tbsp. Ginger, minced
1/2 c. Soy sauce
1/3 c. Vinegar
2 tbsp. Brown Sugar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
Flour/ Cornstarch slurry, 2tbsp. flour dissolved in 4 tbsp water

How It Was Done:
Fry garlic bits in oil until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside. Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown beef in oil.Set aside.
Remove excess oil from pan. Saute onion and ginger. Add in sot sauce , vinegar, worcestershire and brown sugar. Put beef back in pan and simmer until tender. Add water if needed. Thicken sauce/gravy with flour slurry. Garnish with fried garlic bits before serving.