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
Zarda (food) grains are of multiple colors. Additionally, khoya, candied fruits (murabba) and nuts are an essential part of zarda made at auspicious occasions. There also is a popular use of raisins, and other dried fruits to dish. Dating back to Mughal India, zarda had a variation with an addition of small fried sweetmeat pieces called 'Mutanjan'. This dish was a favourite of Emperor Shahjahan and was often made on his request. This rice dish was made for guests at special banquets. This dish is still eaten to this date in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. Zarda (food) Zarda (,