William's Filipino Recipe 5: Estofado

Estofado

1/3kilogram gluten
4 ripe bananas (saba)
1 carrot cut in pieces
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 onions, quartered
2 red sweet pepper, quartered
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup kalamansi juice
Salt

• Fry the gluten until golden brown. Cut bananas into 1/2-inch by 2-inch pieces.
• Fry until brown and set aside.
• To the gluten, add onions, bay leaf and salt.
• When the oil sizzles, add kalamansi juice and enough water to cover.
• Let boil 5 minutes and then reduce heat.
• Add carrots and quartered peppers.
• Continue cooking until vegetables are done and the sauce is of desired consistency.
• Serve hot.
• Yield: 4 servings.