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Ginisang Munggo at Tinapa

Mung Bean Stew with Smoked Fish is a tasty and budget-friendly protein source. It's easy to make, filling, and full of comforting flavors.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 247 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry mung beans
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 pound (about 4 to 5 pieces) smoked fish
  • 1 large ampalaya, seeded and cut thinly
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, stems trimmed

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. In a large pot, combine mung beans and water. Over medium heat, bring to a boil skimming froth that floats on top. 
  3. 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.
  4. In another pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until tender and aromatic.
  5. Add fish sauce and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Add cooked mung beans, including liquid. Bring to a boil.  
  7. Add ampalaya and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
  8. Add tinapa flakes and continue to cook until just heated through.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Add spinach, turn off heat and cover pot for about 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is just wilted. Serve hot.

Notes

  • There's no need to soak the mung beans! They'll cook and soften enough to saute in about an hour.
  • Older beans take longer to cook and soften.

Nutrition Information

Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 5g (8%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 303mg (13%) Potassium 798mg (23%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 400IU (8%) Vitamin C 16.5mg (18%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247

% Daily Value*

Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 5g 8%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 303mg 13%
Potassium 798mg 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 400IU 8%
Vitamin C 16.5mg 18%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.