Ginisang Mongo

Description
Munggo or mung or mongo bean (baeatong in Aklanon) is a versatile vegetable. The beans is the main ingredient in ginisang mongo (sautéed mung bean) which is one of the more popular vegetable dishes in the Philippines.



Ingredients

 * mung beans, 1 cup, washed and soaked in tepid water for 30 minutes prior to boiling
 * 1 tbsp cooking oil
 * 3 cloves garlic, crushed
 * 1 small onion, sliced
 * 1 cup pork (sliced thinly)
 * 2 tbsp patis (fish sauce)- optional
 * 3 medium tomatoes, sliced
 * 1 cup broth (or more; may use water; add according to the consistency you want)
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * bitter melon leaves or 2 cups spinach leaves (or amount depends on how much you want)
 * ½ cup shredded tinapa (smoked herring) - optional
 * chicharon (if desired)

Directions

 * 1) Boil mung beans for 30 minutes on moderately-low heat.
 * 2) Check from time to time to ensure it does not get dry.
 * 3) Stir occasionally.
 * 4) When almost ready, sautee the garlic, onion, then pork for about 2 minutes, then add tomatoes and sauté for about 1 minute.
 * 5) Add patis (and tinapa, if using) and let simmer for about 10 seconds.
 * 6) Add mongo and broth.
 * 7) Cover and simmer (you may lower the heat some more) for about 5 minutes.
 * 8) If you are using shrimp, you may add at this point.
 * 9) Stir and adjust the taste with salt and pepper.
 * 10) Turn off the heat and add the bitter melon leaves or spinach, stirring it in.