MUNGGO GUISADO

INGREDIENTS  

• 1 cup green mung beans , rinsed
• 5 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic , chopped
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 1 tomato , diced
• 200 g pork tenderloin , cut into strips
• 2 tbsp sautéed shrimp paste
• 1 bittermelon (ampalaya) , halved, seeds removed and sliced diagonally,
• Bunch spinach
• 2 Serrano peppers (optional)
• Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Boil mung beans in 5 cups water for 35 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
2. In a pan, sauté garlic in hot oil until light brown. Add onion and tomato; sauté for 2 minutes or until onion is soft.
3. Add pork and sauté for 3 minutes or until meat is cooked. Add shrimp paste and stir to combine flavors. Add boiled mung beans, ampalaya and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for another 5 minutes, or until slices of ampalaya are tender.
4. Correct seasonings. Add spinach and serrano peppers, cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
5. Enjoy!