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Spicy Monggo with Tinapa

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Spicy Monggo with Tinapa

Spicy Monggo with Tinapa is a smoky, chili-laced mung bean stew finished with ampalaya leaves.

55 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Spicy Monggo with Tinapa

  • 3/4 cup tinapa flakes
  • 14 oz monggo
  • 1 Knorr Shrimp Cube
  • 1 1/2 cups ampalaya leaves
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 8 Thai chilies
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 8-10 cups water
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce (patis)
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil

How to cook Spicy Monggo with Tinapa

  1. 1.Heat oil in a pot. Sauté garlic, onion, and tomatoes until softened.
  2. 2.Add tinapa flakes and cook 1 minute. Add Thai chilies and monggo; cook 2 minutes.
  3. 3.Pour in water and bring to a boil. Add the Knorr Shrimp Cube, cover, and cook over medium heat until monggo is soft.
  4. 4.Add water as needed, then stir in ampalaya leaves, fish sauce, and pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes and serve with rice.
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