Best mung bean recipes
Mung bean is a very versatile ingredient that makes up a great food by itself and enhances the taste and texture of other recipes. It is a major ingredient in almost all Asian cuisines, with Japanese and Filipino being the most special ones.
Servings 4 people
Calories 279kcal
Cost $8
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Mung beans (yellow or green)
- 1 lb Pork or Beef cubes
- 8 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 5-6 cloves Garlic crushed
- 2 medium Onions, chopped
- 5 diced Roma Tomatoes
- 3 tbsp light Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Fish Sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (10 oz) bag Spinach
Instructions
- Place the dried mung beans and meat on a heavy bottomed, large and deep pan (like a Dutch oven). Pour the water over. Bring to a boil, cover and then simmer until the meat is tender (about 1 hour more or less). The mung should be tender already at this point. Refill the water as needed. If you are using Beef which takes longer to cook, I suggest boiling it first until the meat is slightly tender. Add the mung beans and continue to simmer until both the beans and beef are tender. Turn off heat.
- In another large skillet, heat the oil. Saute the garlic and onion for a couple of minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Stir the cooked tomatoes into the beans mixture. Season with soy sauce and fish sauce, to taste. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for another 2 minutes or until wilted. If you want a thicker soup simmer until desired consistency is reached or if you wish a more watery one, just add more water. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal
