Vegan Mechado with Bold Filipino Flavors - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 2 cups dehydrated vegan beef slices
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegan fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch monosodium glutamate (optional)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
• 1 cup green peas