Pares (food) Pares (food) The Filipino term Pares commonly refers to Beef Pares, a braised beef stew served with garlic fried rice, and a bowl of clear soup. It is particularly associated with specialty roadside diner-style establishments known as "Pares House" that specialize in serving these type of meals. In recent years, it had also become a common dish served in "karinderyas", small eateries that serve economical meals for local residents. Informally, "Pares" can also refer to any dish that is cooked in the manner reminiscent of the "asado-style" (i.e. stewed in a sweet-soy sauce). The Filipino word Pares ("pronounced as PAH
Xerém (food) Xerém (food) Xerém or Xarém is a Portuguese typical dish and is also eaten in Brazil and Cape Verde, where it is considered traditional. It is a mash made with corn flour combined with traditional ingredients from each region where it is prepared. The words "xerém" and "xarém" have no known origin. There are two hypotheses for the etymological origin of the words. In Brazil, it is a traditional dish in the Northeast Region especially in Pernambuco. The dish contains dried corn kernels. It is also popular in Minas Gerais but not with the name "xerém" but a "homimy", a