Ginataang monggo recipe
The first step in making this sweet and creamy dessert is to toast the mung beans. Put them over a fire, and toast until the beans are brown. Make sure that the beans are toasted well!
Servings 4 people
Cost $8
Ingredients
- ½ cup sticky rice (malagkit) washed
- ¼ cup mung beans (monggo)
- 1 cup water
- 1 can coconut milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup corn kernels (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a pan, toast monggo until roasted and brown.
- Crush the monggo using a rolling pin or bottle, or a mortar and pestle. Set aside.
- In a casserole, mix the rice, roasted monggo, water, and coconut milk.
- Cook on low heat until the coconut milk is almost absorbed. Stir occasionally.
- Add the sugar, and optionally, the corn kernels and vanilla extract, and stir well. Remove from heat.
- Transfer to serving bowl and serve hot!
