Pares Mami with Simple Fried Rice

Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.

Add the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides.

Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce. Stir to coat the beef evenly.

Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, and brown sugar. Mix well.

Pour in the beef broth or water, ensuring the beef is fully submerged.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until the beef is tender. Add more water if necessary.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Once the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and set aside.

Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a separate pot, bring the beef broth to a boil.

Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, ground black pepper, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until fragrant.

Add the cooked rice to the skillet and break up any clumps with a spatula.

Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, stirring to ensure the rice is evenly coated.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Continue to stir-fry for a few more minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

Divide the cooked egg noodles into individual serving bowls.

Ladle the hot beef broth over the noodles.

Top with generous servings of the beef pares.

Garnish with chopped green onions and fried garlic.

Serve with hard-boiled egg halves and lemon or calamansi wedges on the side.

Serve the fried rice on the side or in a separate bowl.