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Ginataang Monggo (Mung Bean Soup with Coconut Milk)
A comforting and budget-friendly soup originating from Luzon, Ginataang Monggo combines hearty mung beans, creamy coconut milk, and flavorful shrimp paste. Perfect for sharing with friends on a cozy dorm night.
⏱️ 45 minutes • 👥 Serves 4 • 📊 Easy
Sangkap (Ingredients)
☐1 cup, dried Mung beans
☐2 cups Coconut milk
☐2 tablespoons Shrimp paste (bagoong)
☐3 cloves, minced Garlic
☐1 medium, chopped Onion
☐2 medium, diced Tomatoes
☐4 cups Water
☐2 cups, chopped Spinach
☐to taste Salt and pepper
How to luto (Cooking Steps)
1. In a pot, combine mung beans, water, garlic, onion, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil then simmer until beans are tender.
2. Add coconut milk, shrimp paste, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Tips
For extra richness, you can add a bit more coconut milk. Don't forget to stir occasionally to prevent sticking, gurl! Serve hot and enjoy with crunchy chicharon as a boujee pairing!
Luto Time: 45 mins
Serves: 4
Easy

Ginataang Monggo (Mung Bean Soup with Coconut Milk)

A comforting and budget-friendly soup originating from Luzon, Ginataang Monggo combines hearty mung beans, creamy coconut milk, and flavorful shrimp paste. Perfect for sharing with friends on a cozy dorm night.

Menu
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How to Cookhow to luto
1In a pot, combine mung beans, water, garlic, onion, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil then simmer until beans are tender.
2Add coconut milk, shrimp paste, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3Add spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Tipstips

For extra richness, you can add a bit more coconut milk. Don't forget to stir occasionally to prevent sticking, gurl! Serve hot and enjoy with crunchy chicharon as a boujee pairing!