Teriyaki Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. lean stew meat, cut in 2-inch cubes
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• boiling water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. monosodium glutamate
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 carrot
• 1 onion
• 1 bunch celery, cut in 2-inch long strips
• 1 lb. carrots, cut in 2-inch lengths
• 12 whole pearl onions
• 1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp. sherry
• 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, cut in halves
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas
• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• water
• hot, cooked rice