Ginisang monggo is a popular mung bean dish in the Philippines. The main ingredients is sauteed mung beans seed and it is complemented by different flavors from meat, seafood, and vegetables.
Having monggo on a Friday is a good way to end the work-week and a great way to bond with family. It’s earthy, flavourful and jam-packed with nutrients. This quick and easy ginisang monggo recipe is definitely worth a try!
Ginisang Monggo Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups green mongo (mung) beans
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced pork
- 1 cup small prawns, peeled, heads discarded
- 2 tbsp patis (fish sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 100 g (3 1/2 oz) chicharon (pork crackers), coarsely ground
Cooking Procedures:
- Soak the (mongo)mung beans in about 2 cups water for 4 hours.
- Bring the same water to the boil and simmer beans until tender and most of the water has been absorbed, about 20 to 30 mins. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a casserole and sautà onion and garlic until soft and fragrant. Add diced pork and saute until brown.
- Stir in mung beans and 2 cups fresh water. Bring to boil and simmer over medium heat until pork is fully cooked (add more water if necessary).
- Add the prawns and cook until they turn orange in color, about 1 to 2 mins.
- Season with patis, salt and pepper. Add the chicharon (optional) and serve with rice.
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