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Ginisang Monggo (Sauteed Mung Beans)
A classic comfort dish from Luzon made with mung beans, ampalaya leaves, and tinapa (smoked fish), packed with flavors and nutrients.
⏱️ 45 minutes • 👥 Serves 4 • 📊 Easy
Sangkap (Ingredients)
☐1 cup, washed and drained Mung Beans
☐1 piece, flaked Tinapa (Smoked Fish)
☐2 cups, washed Ampalaya Leaves
☐3 cloves, minced Garlic
☐1 piece, chopped Onion
☐1 piece, chopped Tomato
☐2 tablespoons Fish Sauce (Patis)
☐4 cups Water
☐to taste Salt
☐to taste Pepper
How to luto (Cooking Steps)
1. In a pot, sauté garlic, onion, and tomato until fragrant.
2. Add mung beans and water. Bring to a boil and simmer until beans are tender.
3. Stir in tinapa flakes, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Add ampalaya leaves and cook until wilted.
4. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
Don't overcook the mung beans, you want them soft but not mushy. Ampalaya leaves add a bitter kick, balancing the flavors. For extra umami, crush a bit of tinapa into the mix. Pair it with a cold glass of calamansi juice for that refreshing touch!
Luto Time: 45 mins
Serves: 4
Easy

Ginisang Monggo (Sauteed Mung Beans)

A classic comfort dish from Luzon made with mung beans, ampalaya leaves, and tinapa (smoked fish), packed with flavors and nutrients.

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How to Cookhow to luto
1In a pot, sauté garlic, onion, and tomato until fragrant.
2Add mung beans and water. Bring to a boil and simmer until beans are tender.
3Stir in tinapa flakes, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Add ampalaya leaves and cook until wilted.
4Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Tipstips

Don't overcook the mung beans, you want them soft but not mushy. Ampalaya leaves add a bitter kick, balancing the flavors. For extra umami, crush a bit of tinapa into the mix. Pair it with a cold glass of calamansi juice for that refreshing touch!