Heat the cooking oil in a cooking pot.
Put-in the garlic and then cook until the color turns light brown.
Add the onion. Cook for 1 minute.
Put-in the sliced turmeric, peppercorn, and bay leaves. Cook for 10 to 15 seconds.
Add the pork slices. Cook while stirring once in a while until the pork turns light brown (about 5 minutes).
Put-in the pork or beef cube (or powder) and the pour-in the water. Let boil.
Cover the pot and then simmer for 30 to 45 minutes (add additional water as necessary).
Pour-in the vinegar. Allow the liquid to re-boil.
Stir and then add the sugar. Cook for a minute more.
Transfer to a serving plate.
Serve. Share and enjoy!