Ginisang Monggo Recipe (Filipino Mung Bean Stew)

Ginisang Monggo is a traditional Filipino dish made from mung beans cooked with pork, shrimp, and leafy vegetables. It is nutritious, affordable, and commonly served on Fridays in many Filipino households.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup mung beans (monggo)
• 5 cups water
• 1/2 kilo pork belly, sliced thinly
• 1/2 cup small shrimp (optional)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup spinach or malunggay leaves
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil

🍲 Cooking Instructions

1. Rinse mung beans thoroughly.
2. In a pot, boil mung beans with water for 30–40 minutes or until soft. Set aside.
3. In another pan, heat oil and sauté garlic, onion, and tomatoes until soft.
4. Add pork and cook until lightly browned.
5. Add shrimp (if using) and cook for 2–3 minutes.
6. Pour in the cooked mung beans including its broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Season with fish sauce according to taste.
8. Add spinach or malunggay leaves and cook for 1–2 minutes. Serve hot.

💡 Cooking Tips

• You can add chicharon (pork cracklings) for extra flavor and texture.
• If you prefer a thicker consistency, mash some of the mung beans.
• Serve with steamed rice and fried fish for a complete meal.

🍽️ Final Thoughts

Ginisang Monggo is a hearty and comforting Filipino dish that proves healthy meals can also be delicious and affordable. Perfect for everyday family dining.