18/08/2024
GINISANG MONGGO RECIPE π
Ingredients:
1 cup Monggo
6 cups of water
1/4 chicken or your prefer meat
1 medium sized of onion
4- 6 cloves of garlic
1 medium tomato
Dahon ng ampalaya
Dahon ng malunggay
3 long chili green
1 chicken cube
Patis or fish sauce to taste
Pepper
Sort through the mung beans, discarding discolored or shriveled beans and any grit or dirt. Rinse beans in cold, running water until water runs clear. Drain well.
In a large pot, combine mung beans and water. Over medium heat, bring to a boil skimming froth that floats on top.
Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 45 to 50 minutes or until beans have softened and skins have burst. Add more water as needed to maintain about 4 cups.
In another pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until tender and aromatic.
Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon, until softened.
Add chicken.Add fish sauce and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add cooked mung beans including liquid. Bring to a boil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add green chili, malunggay leaves or dahon ng ampalaya or chili leaves. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.