Ginataang Monggo with Pork

Ingredients for Ginataang Monggo with Pork

• 7 oz mung beans, soaked overnight in 4 cups water
• 1 Knorr Pork Cube
• 1/2 lb pork belly, thinly sliced
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 bunch fresh spinach
• 3/4 cup ampalaya leaves
• 4 Thai chilli peppers, optional
• 1 medium white onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 4 to 6 cups water

How to cook Ginataang Monggo with Pork

1. 1.Heat a pot and sear pork until it renders oil. Sauté onion and garlic until the onion softens.
2. 2.Add soaked mung beans and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3.Add 4 cups water, coconut milk, and Pork Cube. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low-medium heat for 30 to 35 minutes.
4. 4.Add more water if needed to prevent drying. Add spinach, ampalaya leaves, and optional chillies; cover and cook 2 minutes.
5. 5.Stir in fish sauce and black pepper, then serve.