Vegetarian Afritada (Recipe)

Ingredients

1/2 kilo gluten or vegemeat, cubed

1 cup potatoes, cubed, fried

1 carrot, cubed

1 cup canned or frozen peas, drained

1 bell pepper, squared

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 onion, sliced

3/4 cup potatoes, chopped

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup water

Salt to taste

Cornstarch or bread crumbs (optional)

Stpes

1. Saute garlic and onion in vegetable oil.

2. Add tomatoes and cook until well done.

3. Add soy sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes.

4. Add gluten or vegemeat, potatoes, bell pepper, carrot, and peas. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes over low fire or until mixture is well-blended.

5. Add water then thicken with cornstarch or bread crumbs, if desired.

6. Season with salt.

7. Serve hot.