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Monday, September 9, 2013

[Cooking] Mung Beans Soup / Ginisang Monggo

Let me share with you one of my favorite dishes from the Philippines:  
Mung Beans Soup or "Ginisang Monggo."  

Ingredients:
Mung beans or monggo beans
garlic, chopped
onions, chopped
tomatoes
chicken, shrimp or pork (i used chicken)
Moringa oleifera or Malunggay leaves
salt and pepper

Mung beans are a good source of protein.  It is cooked by boiling for several minutes until tender.  Rinse the beans, add water and bring to boil.  I used 1 of beans in 3 cups of water and it took about 15-20 minutes.  Set aside and do NOT drain liquid.
Mung Beans or Monggo Beans
Procedure:
1.  Saute the garlic, onions and tomatoes 
plus a thumb-sized ginger if you're using chicken).
2.  Add the chicken meat, shrimp or pork
3.  Add the mung beans and bring to a boil
4.  Add the moringa leaves

I was given fresh-from-the-garden Moringa Oleifera or Malunggay leaves and tomatoes... yum!  You must have heard of the benefits of Moringa:  rich in nutrients, vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants.  It can be eaten raw - in your salads or shakes.  My husband adds about 1 tablespoon to our morning vegetable shake.  The challenging part is taking the tiny leaves of the stem but it's worth it.  Do it while watching tv or a relaxing movie.
Moringa Oleifera or Malunggay leaves
 5.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Some use fish sauce to season.

Mung Bean Soup with Malunggay leaves
Serve with a cup of warm rice and enjoy!
I especially enjoy eating this when it's cold or raining outside.  It's a comfort food for most of us Filipinos.

Cheers!
♥  michelle   

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