Last Updated on April 20, 2022 by Ed Joven

How to cook Ginisang Munggo

Ginisang Munggo with Chicken is a Filipino favorite mung bean soup that is flavorful and healthy, packed with lots of vitamins and nutritional benefits. Munggo, or Mung bean is native to the Indian subcontinent. Mung beans are commonly used in Chinese cuisine. In Indonesia, they are called kacang hijau or katjang idju and are generally eaten either whole (with or without skins) or as bean sprouts or used to make the dessert "green bean soup."

The most famous Munggo or Mung bean dish in the Philippines is the Ginisang Munggo (Sauteed Mung Bean). This dish uses Mung beans as the main ingredient complemented by different flavors from meat, seafood, and vegetables.

Most Filipino use Shrimp or Pork to compliment Munggo Guisado. In this recipe, we used Chicken breast and sliced it into small pieces and added Malabar Spinach leaves (Alugbati). You can also use Malunggay or Kangkong if Alugbati is not available. The best way to eat Ginisang Munggo is to partner with a fried fish or grilled pork with newly cooked white rice.

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Ginisang Munggo with Chicken Ingredients:

Ginisang Munggo with Chicken Recipe

Ed Joven

Ginisang Munggo wiith Chicken Recipe is the most famous Monggo or Mung bean dish in the Philippines. This dish makes use of Mung beans as the main ingredient.

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Prep Time 12

Cook Time 45

Total Time 57

Course Main Course, Vegetables

Cuisine Filipino

Servings

Calories 930 kcal

Ingredients

400 grams chicken thigh cut into small pieces
2 cups monggo or mung beans soaked in water
5 cups water for boiling
4 tablespoons Canola cooking oil
1 head garlic minced
2 pieces onions chopped
1 Cup or 3 pcs tomatoes diced
1 pc chicken broth cube
6 pc s Sitaw or string beans cut to 1 inch
1 Bunch Alugbati leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste

Instructions

In a pan, add the Munggo or Mung bean, water and Beef cube then bring to a boil.
Simmer until the Munggo or Mung Bean is soft enough (about 35 to 50 minutes)
On a separate pan, saute the garlic,onion, and tomato then add the chicken and simmer for 5 mins
Add the fish sauce and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the Chicken meat is tender (Note:* If necessary, you may add water to help make the meat tender but make sure to add more time to simmer)
Pour the cooked Mung beans and String Beans then simmer for 10 minutes, now add the Malabar spinach ( alugbati )
Add salt and pepper to taste
Serve hot with Fried fish or Pork.

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Nutrition

Calories: 930kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 37gFat: 50gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 1350mgFiber: 14g

Keyword Chicken recipes, Vegetable Recipes

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Cooking tips:

It is important to prepare the mung beans hour or a day before cooking. Monggo should be soaked in water until it becomes softer to make your cooking time shorter. I recommend soaking it overnight, but three hours should be enough if you don't have time.