Ginataang Monggo: A Delicious Filipino Mung Bean and Rice Dessert

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mung beans (monggo)
• 1 cup glutinous (malagkit) rice
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 can coconut cream
• 2-4 cups water
• 1/2 – 1 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Roast the mung beans: In a pan, cook the monggo over medium heat until lightly browned.
2. Crack the roasted monggo: Using a mortar and pestle, crack the roasted monggo into smaller pieces.
3. Sift the cracked monggo: Using a mesh sieve, shake the cracked monggo to remove any debris.
4. Cook the coconut milk mixture: In a large pot, combine coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer.
5. Add the monggo and rice: Add the cracked monggo and glutinous rice to the pot. Mix well.
6. Cook and stir: Cover the pot, lower the heat, and cook for 20-25 minutes. Add water as needed.
7. Add coconut cream and sugar: Pour in coconut cream and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
8. Continue cooking: Cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the monggo and rice are soft and creamy.
9. Serve: Serve the Ginataang Monggo hot and enjoy!

Note: This recipe is a traditional Filipino dessert. The name “Ginataang Monggo” literally means “mung beans cooked in coconut milk.”