Beef Tapa

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fish sauce
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds carabao meat, sliced thinly
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and pepper.

2. 2

   Add meat and massage with the marinade to coat fully. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or overnight. Drain beef from the marinade.

3. 3

   In a pan over medium heat, add meat in a single layer and water. Simmer until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

4. 4

   Add oil and pan-fry the meat, turning once or twice, until lightly browned and cooked. Serve hot.