Ginisang Munggo

Name: Ginisang Munggo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 cup dried mung beans, rinsed; 5 cups water; 1 tbsp cooking oil; 1/2 lb pork belly, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 3 cups fresh spinach, washed

A comforting stew made with tender mung beans, browned pork belly, tomatoes, and spinach in a savory broth.

60 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup dried mung beans, rinsed
5 cups water
1 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 lb pork belly, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp fish sauce
3 cups fresh spinach, washed

Instructions

1

In a large pot, simmer 1 cup rinsed dried mung beans in 5 cups water for 30 minutes until soft.
2

Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat, add 1/2 lb sliced pork belly, and render until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.
3

Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 medium diced yellow onion, and 2 medium diced Roma tomatoes to the skillet, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened.
4

Transfer the sautéed mixture and 2 tbsp fish sauce into the pot with cooked mung beans, simmering for 10 minutes.
5

Stir in 3 cups washed fresh spinach and remove from heat, allowing greens to wilt before serving.

Questions

How long does Ginisang Munggo keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Ginisang Munggo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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