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
Baji (food) Baji (food) Baji (Nepal Bhasa: बजि, , "chiura", English: flattened rice) is a type of beaten rice eaten in Nepal. The most common word for it, and the one visitors to Nepal will generally encounter, is "chiura." "Baji" is the term used by the Newar culture in the Kathmandu Valley. Rice is a staple in Nepal, as throughout South Asia. The grain is incorporated into everyday life, festivals, and rituals. Chiura is a common snack among farmers and workers in rural Nepal. The snack is made by pounding rice. The dish can be served with yogurt, curry, and or meat.