Filipino Vegetarian Adobo

Step 1

Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add oil.  Add the onions, garlic and saute for 1 minute or until it becomes translucent.

Step 2

Add ginger, shitake mushroom and stir fry for about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the meat protein and mix. Then add the potatoes and cover for about 3 minutes or until it softens.

Step 4

Add 1 cup of water and cover until it simmers.

Step 5

Add soy sauce,  vinegar, peppercorn, and bay leaves.

Step 6

Then add the eggplant and cover until it softens or for about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Add dark brown sugar and season with salt and pepper or add mushroom seasoning to enhance the taste.

Step 8

Add bell pepper mix and finish it off by garnishing it with green onion leaves.