Filipino Dessert Recipes Ginisang Munggo #08

DISH IN DISH OUT - Munggo or Mung bean (or perhaps green bean to some ) is really a seed of Vigna radiata, a plant native to India and Pakistan. Because the plant originated in Asia, it was eventually simple to spread down the nearby countries. This seed became successful when it reached the Philippines. Mung bean was used being an ingredient in several desserts and main dishes also.

The foremost famous Mung bean dish is that the “Ginisang Munggo” (Sauteed Mung Bean ). This dish makes use of Mung beans like the main ingredient complimented by different flavors from meat, seafood, and vegetables. A really healthy and satisfying dish that‘s friendly upon the budget.

Ingredients
- Mung bean: 1 Pound
- Garlic: 1 Tablespoon
- Pork: 1⁄2 Pound, thinly sliced
- Spinach: 1 Cup (16 tbs)
- Tomato: 1 Medium, chopped
- Onion: 1 Medium, chopped
- Shrimp: 8 Medium
- Fish sauce: 2 Tablespoon
- Water: 24 Ounce
- Beef cube: 1 (For Flavoring)
- Crushed pork rind: 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Chicharon)
- Salt: To Taste
- Pepper: To Taste

Directions
1. In a pan, put-in the water and bring to a boil

2. Put-in the beef cube and Mung bean and simmer until the Mung Bean is soft enough (about 35 to 50 minutes)

2. On a separate pan, sauté the garlic,onion, and tomato

3. Add the pork and simmer for 5 mins

4. Put-in the fish sauce and simmer for 10 mins or until the meat is tender
Note* If necessary, you may add water to help make the meat tender but make sure to add more time to simmer

5. Add the shrimp

6. Pour the cooked Mung beans and simmer for 10 minutes

7. Add the spinach and pork rinds (chicharon)

8. Add salt and pepper to taste

Source: http://ifood.tv/asian/130502-filipino-ginisang-munggo