Ginisang Munggo at Chicharon (Mung Bean Soup with Pork Cracklings)

Name: Ginisang Munggo at Chicharon (Mung Bean Soup with Pork Cracklings)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried mung beans; 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 large tomato, chopped; 2 cups chicharon (pork cracklings with attached meat); 1 bunch fresh spinach, stems trimmed; 1 tablespoon fish sauce

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
204 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Filipino

Ginisang Munggo at Chicharon (Mung Bean Soup with Pork Cracklings)

Gemma Fleming

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Mung Bean stew with pork cracklings is hearty and full of flavor for the ultimate comfort food. It's easy to make, budget-friendly, and a great source of protein and fiber.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup dried mung beans
6 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 large tomato, chopped
2 cups chicharon (pork cracklings with attached meat)
1 bunch fresh spinach, stems trimmed
1 tablespoon fish sauce

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Instructions

Sort through the mung beans, discarding discolored or shriveled beans and any grit or dirt. Rinse beans 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 beans 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 onions and garlic and cook until tender and aromatic.
Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon, until softened.
Add fish sauce and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add cooked mung beans including liquid. Bring to a boil.
Add pork cracklings and continue to cook until softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add spinach, turn off heat and cover pot for about 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is just wilted. Serve hot.

Notes

No need to presoak the mung beans. They'll cook and be ready to saute in about an hour.
Older beans will take longer to soften.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 204kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 426mg (18%) Potassium 519mg (15%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 225IU (5%) Vitamin C 6.3mg (7%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	204kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	8mg	3%
Sodium	426mg	18%
Potassium	519mg	11%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	225IU	5%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	7%
Calcium	65mg	7%
Iron	2.5mg	14%