Pares

Brown the beef in a heavy pot, then add onion, half the garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, star anise, and broth.

Simmer until the beef is very tender and the sauce is aromatic.

Lift out some broth for serving and thicken the remaining braising liquid with cornstarch slurry.

Fry cooked rice with the remaining garlic until fragrant and lightly crisp.

Serve the glossy beef beside garlic rice with broth, scallions, and fried garlic.