Mung beans, also referred to as lentils or dal, are often used in Asian cuisine in savory dishes as well as desserts, including mung bean pudding which is cooked mung beans prepared with tapioca, coconut milk and sugar. For all recipes, the basic preparation is the same -- mung beans are soaked and then boiled until very soft. After that they can be sauteed, added to soup or salad, mashed to make a bean paste used in desserts and crepes or added to pudding.
Basic Preparation
Step 1
Soak the mung beans in 2 cups of water for 4 hours.
Step 2
Rub off the skins and drain the beans.
Step 3
Put the beans in the saucepan with the remaining 2 cups of water.
Step 4
Bring the water to a boil and then lower the heat. Simmer the beans for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are tender enough to mash.
Mongo Guisado -- Filipino Stewed Mung Beans
Step 1
Soak and simmer the mung beans until they are tender. Add more boiling water if necessary.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the onions and ginger until the onions are soft, stirring often.
Step 3
Add the garlic and diced pork to the onions. Saute the pork until it is browned on all sides.
Step 4
Add the drained mung beans and 2 cups of water. Simmer until the pork is done. Test for doneness by cutting a cube of pork in half to see whether it is cooked all the way through.
Step 5
Add the shrimp and cook the mixture for two more minutes, until the shrimp is pink and opaque in the center. Season the mixture to taste with salt, pepper and soy sauce or fish sauce.
Tips and Warnings
- Garnish the mung bean stew with cilantro leaves and chopped green onions. Serve the stew with steamed rice.
Things You'll Need
- Large bowl
- 4 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups green mung beans
- Saucepan
- Skillet
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup raw pork cut into 1-inch dice
- 1 cup small shrimp, peeled
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
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