Ginisang Munggo with The Good Meat Pork Liempo Cut Belly Sliced

Para sa mga gabing maulan, perfect na ulam ang ginisang munggo sa inyong tahanan. Make this dish with The Good Meat Pork Liempo Belly Sliced!

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 kg The Good Meat Pork Liempo Cut Belly Sliced, chopped
• 1 cup dried mung beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 2 cups chicharon (pork cracklings with attached meat)
• 1 bunch fresh spinach, stems trimmed
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce

PROCEDURE

1. Check the mung beans and remove any dirt by rinsing in cold running water until water is clear. Drain it well. 

2. Over medium heat, add mung beans and water into a pot. Let it boil and remove the froth on top. 

3. Decrease the heat but continue to cook for another 45-50 minutes until bean skins have burst and softened. Add water if needed.
4. In a separate pot, add oil. Add thinly sliced pork and cook until light brown.
5. Sauté onions and garlic until aromatic. Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
6. Put fish sauce, let it cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Transfer the cooked mung beans to the pot. Let it boil.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste. Put the chicharon and cook until softened.
9. Put the spinach and cover the pot as you turn off the heat. Let the leaves wilt after 1-2 minutes.
10. Serve hot in a bowl.

Tips for Perfecting Your Monggo Recipe

Choose the Right Pork

• Premium Pork Liempo: Choose The Good Meat Pork Liempo Cut for the perfect balance of meat and fat, ensuring a rich, savory flavor that complements the mung beans.
• Alternatives: You can also use other pork cuts like pork shoulder or ribs for a different texture, but liempo remains the best choice for a tender and flavorful dish.

Enhance the Flavor

• Marinate the Pork: For extra depth of flavor, you can marinate the pork liempo in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and pepper before cooking. This will infuse the meat with a delicious taste that pairs well with the mung beans.
• Sautéing for Success: Always brown the pork well when sautéing. This step not only locks in the juices but also adds a layer of caramelized flavor that enriches the entire dish.

Perfect the Texture

• Creamy Consistency: To achieve a creamier munggo, mash some of the cooked mung beans before adding them back into the pot. This will give the dish a thicker, more comforting texture.
• Balance with Chicharon: Adding chicharon towards the end of cooking ensures it retains some crunch while softening enough to blend beautifully with the mung beans and pork.

By following these tips, you’ll elevate your ginisang munggo recipe to new levels of deliciousness, making it the perfect dish to warm up on a rainy day.

Enjoy your cooking experience with The Good Meat!