Drop1 bomb, 1kg beef brisket and 3 cups of water.
Savory, garlicky braised beef made for a big cup of rice. Spoon the sauce over, add fried garlic and keep a bowl of broth on the side.
Mix and match any flavors. Buy 3, get 1 free. Buy 6, get 2 free.
Pressure cooker: 1kg beef brisket, 1 OG Pares Bomb and 3 cups (720ml) of water. Cook for 30-45 minutes, until the beef is tender and the sauce has reduced.
Stovetop: same pot, same three things. Cook over low heat for 1-2 hours. For extra flavor, sear the brisket first.
Top with fried garlic and green onion, add a squeeze of calamansi and serve with rice.
Savory and garlicky, not sweet. A rich braising sauce that coats the beef and soaks into your rice.
Beef brisket is the classic, or use your preferred cut.
Keeps for 6 months. Store it in a cool, dry place and keep the pack sealed.
Drop1 bomb, 1kg beef brisket and 3 cups of water.
Let it cookPressure cook 30-45 minutes, or simmer 1-2 hours.
ServeTop with fried garlic and green onion, and serve with rice.
Pares means pair, for the beef and the rice that always come together, with warm broth on the side. We press a savory, garlicky sauce into our OG Pares Bomb, and you braise the brisket in it.
Savory sauce, no balancing act.
| OG Pares Bomb | From scratch | Seasoning packet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The sauce | Savory, garlicky pares sauce, pressed in | Balance soy, garlic and spices yourself | Usually a generic braising mix |
| The flavor | Savory, not sweet | Depends on your balance | Varies by brand |
| What you add | Brisket and water | Soy sauce, garlic, onion, star anise and spices | Beef, water and whatever the packet asks for |
| Prep | Drop it in the pot | Chop, measure and simmer | Measure and mix |
| Servings | Serves 8-10 per bomb | However much you make | Check the packet |
| Cleanup | One pot | A pot plus the prep bowls | One pot |
| Pantry life | Keeps 6 months | Shop fresh every time | Varies |
Start with the classic, then try the remixes.