Ginisang monggo

Here's a recipe for Ginisang Monggo (Sautéed Mung Beans), a nutritious and comforting Filipino dish

 Sautéed Mung Beans (Ginisang Monggo)

1. **Ingredients:**

   - 1 cup mung beans (monggo)

   - 4 cups water

   - 2 tbsp cooking oil

   - 1 medium onion, chopped

   - 3 cloves garlic, minced

   - 1 medium tomato, chopped

   - 200g pork belly or any meat of your choice, cut into small pieces (optional)

   - 1 cup spinach or malunggay leaves (moringa leaves)

   - 1 small bitter melon (ampalaya), sliced thinly (optional)

   - 1 tbsp fish sauce (patis) or to taste

   - Salt and pepper to taste

   - 1-2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (optional, for more flavor)

2. **Instructions:**

   1. **Prepare the Mung Beans:**

      - Rinse the mung beans in water. In a pot, combine the mung beans and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Set aside.

   2. **Sauté the Ingredients:**

      - In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they become translucent and aromatic.

      - Add the chopped tomato and cook until softened.

      - If using, add the pork belly or your choice of meat. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through.

   3. **Combine and Cook:**

      - Add the cooked mung beans and any remaining liquid from boiling to the pan. If needed, add chicken or vegetable broth to reach your desired consistency.

      - Stir in the fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

      - Add the spinach or malunggay leaves and sliced bitter melon, if using. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the greens are wilted.

   4. **Serve:**

      - Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy your delicious Ginisang Monggo! It's perfect for a hearty meal. 🌱🍲

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