Bulalo Beef Pares Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the beef shanks. Cook for about 2 hours or until the beef is tender.
• STEP 2.While the beef is cooking, prepare the beef pares sauce. In a separate pan, sauté garlic and onions until fragrant. Add the beef cubes and cook until browned.
• STEP 3.Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and water to the pan. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
• STEP 4.Once the beef shanks are tender, remove them from the pot and set aside. Strain the broth and return it to the pot.
• STEP 5.To serve, place a portion of beef shanks in a bowl and ladle the hot broth over it. Serve with garlic fried rice and a side of beef pares sauce.

Cooking Tips

• For a richer flavor, you can add vegetables like corn, cabbage, and potatoes to the broth while cooking the beef shanks.
• To make the garlic fried rice, simply sauté minced garlic in oil until golden brown, then add cooked rice and stir-fry until well-coated.
• You can garnish the dish with chopped spring onions and fried garlic for added flavor and presentation.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover beef shanks and broth can be stored in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, simply bring the broth to a simmer and add the beef shanks until heated through.
• Serve the Bulalo Beef Pares hot with garlic fried rice and beef pares sauce.