Ginisang Munggo ( Sauted Mung Beans )

Ginisang Munggo is an authentic Filipino dish often serve with Pan Fried Fish or Tinapa. While this is consider as an easy recipe, the way other Filipino prepares their Mung beans varies. Some soak in water for several hours, some boils them. The way i prepare this dish is like the way my mom used to do. I boil the beans first so that it will come out creamy and delicious. Then saute it with garlic, onion, tomatoes and pork.

Ingredients :

• 1 cup mung beans ( munggo )
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup pork, cubed
• 1 cup shrimp (optional )
• 2 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil or vegetable oil
• spinach leaves

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, cover the mung beans with water and bring to boil. Cook beans until tender around 30-40 minutes.


2. In a separate pan, saute garlic in an olive oil or vegetable oil until golden brown.


3. Add onion, tomatoes and pork. Let it simmer until pork is tender. If you are adding shrimp, you may add at this point.


4. Season with the fish sauce.


5. Add the cooked Mung(munggo) beans and simmer for 5-10 minutes.


6. Add the spinach and season well with salt and pepper to taste.


7. Serve with steamed rice. Enjoy!