Authentic Filipino Chicken Adobo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 package boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks (or Tofu--see note)
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 potatoes, chunked
3 carrots, in thick slices
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar (or Filipino, Japanese, or Korean vinegar)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cooking wine (preferably white)
1 dash salt and pepper
3 bay leaves
1 dash italian seasoning or 1 dash oregano
1 dash orange rind
cornstarch (2 tbsp mixed w/ water)

Preparation

Into a medium large saucepan, put 2 cups of water, chicken (or tofu--see note), onion, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, cooking wine, and sugar.
Bring it to a boil.
Add the spices and simmer 5 minutes.
Add the vegetables and cook until tender.
Thicken the sauce with the cornstarch mixture.
Serve with steamed rice.