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Munggo (mung beans) can be found in any Asian Store. It’s one of the staples in most Asian country.

•1 cup munggo (mung beans)
•3 cups water
•1 tbsp. vegetable oil
•1/2 lb. pork, sliced
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•1 onion, chopped
•2 tomatoes, chopped
•2 pcs. Chinese sausage, cubed (optional)
•2 cups water or broth
•1 tbsp. patis (fish sauce)
•salt to taste
•1 cup ampalaya leaves or substitute spinach or watercress

Cooking Procedures :

1.Boil mung beans in water until soft and easily mashed. Set aside.
2.In a pan, heat oil. Cook pork until it turns slightly brown.
3.Add garlic, onions and tomatoes. Sauté for a few seconds until tomatoes wilted.
4.Stir in Chinese sausage (if using) and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
5.Pour in water or broth and add boiled mung beans.
6.Season with patis and salt to taste. Bring to boil and let it simmer until thick.
7.Add ampalaya leaves or substitute. Cover and remove from heat. Serve hot.
Helpful Tips
Soak munggo (mung beans) in water at least 1 to 2 hours before boiling for faster cooking.

Ingredients :

•1/2 lb. pork, sliced
•2 tbsp. vegetable oil
•3 cloves garlic, minced
•1 onion, chopped
•2 tomatoes, chopped
•1/2 squash, cubed
•2 cups sliced okra
•2 cups 1-1/2 inch long cut sitaw (yard long beans)
•2 eggplants, sliced
•1 ampalaya (bitter gourd and/or bitter melon), sliced
•1 to 1-1/2 cup water
•2 to 3 tbsp. bagoong alamang (salted shrimp paste)

Cooking Procedures :

1.In a large, deep skillet (or casserole), heat oil over medium heat. Cook pork until it turns slightly brown.
2.Stir in garlic, onions and tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes until tomatoes wilted.
3.Add squash and okra, stir-fry for a minute or two and then add the rest of the vegetables. Gently stir to combine.
4.Pour in water and add the bagoong alamang, and bring to a boil.
5.Lower the heat and simmer covered over low heat until vegetables are tender. Be sure not to overcook it. You may wish to correct the taste by adding a little bit of bagoong alamang. Gently stir to blend.
6.Immediately remove from heat. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot.