BEEF PARES
½ cup minced garlic
2 large white onions, sliced
2-3 tablespoons sliced ginger
3 kilos beef brisket, cut into cubes
6-8 pcs bay leaves (laurel)
1-2 teaspoons five spice powder
1 teaspoon whole black pepper
1 cup soy sauce
½ cup coconut vinegar
¾ cup – 1 cup dark brown sugar
3-4 liters of water
Fish sauce, to season

Garlic rice:
2-4 tablespoons oil
¼ cup minced garlic
2-3 tablespoons oyster sauce
4-6 cups cooked rice
Sugar, to taste
Chopped spring onions, for garnish.