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creamy mung bean soup with pork in a serving bowl
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5 from 3 votes

Ginataang Munggo at Baboy

Creamy Mung Bean Soup with pork and coconut milk is hearty, tasty, and budget-friendly meal the family will love. Perfect with steamed rice!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry mung beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • ½ pound pork butt or pork belly, diced
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 ½ cups coconut milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, stems trimmed
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Instructions

  • Sort through the mung beans, discarding discolored or shriveled beans and any grit or dirt. Rinse in cold, running water until water runs clear. Drain well.
  • In a large pot, combine mung beans and water. Over medium heat, bring to a boil skimming froth that floats on top.
  • Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 45 to 50 minutes or until legumes have softened and skins have burst. Add more water as needed to maintain about 4 cups.
  • In another pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and onions and cook until tender and aromatic. 
  • Add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. 
  • Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon, until softened and release juice. 
  • Add fish sauce and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add cooked mung bean including liquid. Bring to a boil. Cook until pork is tender and liquid is slightly reduced.
  • Add coconut milk.
  • Lower heat, and simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes or until stew is thickened to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add spinach, turn off heat and cover pot for 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach are just wilted. Serve hot.

Notes

If you prefer a thicker consistency, puree the cooked mung beans in a blender or mash them through a strainer.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1150IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3.8mg