A Filipino Friday Favorite Hearty Sauteed Mung Beans with Garlic and Pork Ginisang Munggo
Details
Discover a Filipino classic where earthy mung beans and savory pork are brought to life with a generous amount of aromatic garlic. This hearty, comforting stew is a true flavour bomb, perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
For the Mung Beans
For the Sauté
Instructions
In a pot, combine the mung beans and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes, or until the beans are soft and have started to burst. Set aside, do not drain the water.
In a separate large pot or wok, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until fragrant and lightly golden. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
Add the pork belly and cook until browned. Stir in the tomatoes and cook, mashing them with the back of a spoon, until they have broken down.
Add the fish sauce and pork bouillon cube, stirring for a minute until fragrant. Pour in the cooked mung beans along with their cooking liquid. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
Season with ground black pepper. Stir in the fresh spinach or chili leaves and cook for another 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Serve hot, traditionally with steamed rice.
Recipe tags
Ingredient tags
Recipe reviews
Leave a review
Sign in to share your review.
Reviews
More recipes
Authentic Colombian Garlic Sauce Recipe (Salsa de Ajo)
Bring the vibrant street food culture of Bogotá straight to your table with this incredibly creamy, tangy, and punchy Colombian garlic sauce. Perfectly balanced with fresh lime and cilantro, it is the ultimate companion for crispy patacones, yuca fries, or grilled meats.
Authentic Egyptian Garlic Dip Recipe (Creamy Tomiya)
Bring the vibrant streets of Cairo to your table with this authentic Egyptian garlic dip, known locally as Tomiya. Silky, fluffy, and intensely garlicky, this egg-free emulsion uses a traditional starch-base (or potato) technique to guarantee a perfectly stable, cloud-like texture every single time. It is the ultimate companion for grilled meats, warm pita, or a late-night shawarma craving.