Munggo Guisado (Sautéed Mung Beans) Ingredients:

1 cup munggo (mung beans)
3 cups water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 lb. pork, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 pcs. Chinese sausage, cubed (optional)
2 cups water or broth
1 tbsp. patis (fish sauce)
salt to taste
1 cup ampalaya leaves or substitute spinach or watercress

Munggo Guisado (Sautéed Mung Beans) Procedures:

• Boil mung beans in water until soft and easily mashed. Set aside.

• In a pan, heat oil. Cook pork until it turns slightly brown.

• Add garlic, onions and tomatoes. Sauté for a few seconds until tomatoes wilted.

• Stir in Chinese sausage (if using) and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes.

• Pour in water or broth and add boiled mung beans.

• Season with patis and salt to taste. Bring to boil and let it simmer until thick.

• Add ampalaya leaves or substitute. Cover and remove from heat. Serve hot.

Cooking Tips:

• Soak munggo (mung beans) in water at least 1 to 2 hours before boiling for faster cooking.