Bulalo Pares

Ingredients for Bulalo Pares

• 1.5 kg beef leg shanks
• 4 cups beef stock
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 6 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 star anise
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 4 tbsp water
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 red onion, minced
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• Fish sauce, to taste
• Oil
• Fried garlic, for garnish
• Chopped spring onions, for garnish

How to cook Bulalo Pares

1. 1.Heat oil in a pot and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
2. 2.Add beef shanks and brown all sides.
3. 3.Add stock, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, star anise, bay leaves, pepper, and cornstarch slurry; bring to a boil.
4. 4.Lower heat and simmer about 1 1/2 hours, until beef is nearly falling apart.
5. 5.Season with fish sauce to taste.
6. 6.Garnish with fried garlic and spring onions; serve with garlic fried rice and clear beef soup.