In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, black peppercorns, vinegar, soy sauce and bay leaves.

Add the beef short ribs to the mixing bowl, marinade for 1 hour.

In a big wok or a pot, cook the marinated beef short ribs together with its marinade. Cook until brown in color.

Add water and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 1.5 hours or until the beef short ribs is tender.

If you want to reduce the sauce, then remove the beef from the sauce to set aside. Then you can reduce the liquid to your liking. Once done, bring back the beef short ribs.

Add salt and get ready to serve with rice!