Easy Pork or Chicken Adobo

1 1/2 lb boneless chicken or pork cut into strips
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 medium-sized onion cut thinly
1/2 tsp peppercorns
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3-4 bay leaves
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 tbsp flour

Brown pork or chicken in oil.  Sauté garlic until slightly brown then add onions.  Add
remaining ingredients (except flour) and simmer covered in low heat, stirring
occasionally.  After 12-15 minutes, add flour and stir briskly. If the adobo is a little
dry to your taste, add a bit of water.  Serve with steamed rice.