Ginisang Munggo
Ginisang Munggo is a Filipino mung bean stew that is hearty, comforting, and easy to make. Loaded with vegetables and packed with protein, it's a versatile meal that brings warmth to any table.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Mung Bean Preparation
- 1 cup mung beans Rinse and soak for at least an hour or overnight.
Aromatics and Protein
- 6-8 cloves garlic, chopped Adjust based on taste preference.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1-2 cups pork belly or shrimp (optional) Can be skipped for a vegetarian version.
- 1 tbsp fish sauce For seasoning.
- 1 piece chili pepper (optional) For spice.
Vegetables
- 2 cups malunggay leaves or spinach Pick the leaves off the stems.
- 1 cup carrots or squash (optional, cubed) Add for sweetness and texture.
- 1 cup bitter melon (optional) Add towards the end for flavor.
Rice and Toppings
- 5 cups steamed rice For serving.
- 1 cup chicharon (optional) For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation of Mung Beans
- Sort and rinse mung beans, then soak for at least an hour or overnight.
- Drain and place mung beans in a pot, cover with fresh water, and boil gently until tender.
Cooking Aromatics
- In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat and add garlic, onion, and tomato. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Add in pork or shrimp if using, and cook until browned.
- Incorporate cooked mung beans, adding some liquid from the pot, and season with fish sauce.
- If desired, add chili pepper for spice.
Adding Vegetables
- Stir in malunggay leaves (or spinach) and any additional vegetables, allowing them to wilt.
Serving
- Ladle ginisang munggo over a scoop of steamed rice and top with chicharon if desired.
- Serve with pickled veggies or fried garlic rice for an authentic experience.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the recipe with different proteins or vegetables based on your pantry. This dish can be made vegetarian without compromising flavor.