MONGO

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This a fantastic vegetarian dish from the Philippines, which was given to me by a Filipina work colleague. There is a lot of oil, but skimping on that affects the flavour. Good on its own or with plain boiled rice. You can make this thick or soup-like, but either way it's delicious.

Provided by Glaswegian Robert

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

180 g mung beans
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 -7 garlic cloves, crushed
2 medium chopped onions
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
225 g fresh spinach (frozen works well too)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 lime, to serve
black pepper
olive oil, to serve

Steps:

  • Rinse the mung beans, and put in a pan with enough water to cover. Bring to the boil, simmer for a few minutes then take off the heat. Leave for an hour.
  • Bring to boil again, turn heat to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender.
  • Heat the vegetable oil. When hot, put in garlic and fry until golden. Don't let it burn. Add the onions, and fry until they are translucent.
  • Add the tomatoes and simmer until slightly reduced.
  • Add the mung beans and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a LITTLE water if you think it looks too dry.
  • Add the spinach, black pepper, salt and 1 tbs lime juice. Bring to a simmer until the spinach is cooked.
  • Serve with olive oil and lime wedges to your own taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.3, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 650.6, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 12, Sugar 5.6, Protein 14.7

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