Monggo with Hibi (Mung beans with small dried shrimp)

Ingredients for Monggo with Hibi (Mung beans with small dried shrimp)

• 1 cup uncooked mung beans
• 2-2 1/2 tbsp hibi, small dried shrimp
• 1 bunch fresh spinach
• 3 tbsp patis
• 5 1/2 cups water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cubed
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

How to cook Monggo with Hibi (Mung beans with small dried shrimp)

1. 1.Boil the mung beans in 4 cups water until the water is absorbed and the beans are tender.
2. 2.In a separate pot, heat the oil and sauté the garlic, onion, and tomatoes until softened.
3. 3.Add the hibi and cooked mung beans; mix well.
4. 4.Pour in the remaining 1 1/2 cups water, bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
5. 5.Add the spinach and cook for 3 minutes, then season with patis and pepper; cook for 2 more minutes.