Ginataang Munggo (Mung Bean Stew in Coconut Milk)
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Ingredients
- 250 g split green moong dal
- 400 ml tinned coconut milk
- 150 g spinach
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 400 ml vegetable stock
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 438 kcal
- Protein
- 18.9 g
- Carbohydrate
- 42.7 g
- of which sugars
- 6.8 g
- Fat
- 20.2 g
- of which saturates
- 16.7 g
- Fibre
- 7.4 g
- Salt
- 0.89 g
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Method
- 1
Rinse the moong dal well.
- 2
Fry the onion and garlic in a large pan for 4 minutes until soft.
- 3
Add the moong dal and vegetable stock, bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dal has softened.
- 4
Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for a further 8-10 minutes until thickened.
- 5
Stir in the spinach for the final minute so it just wilts, then season with a little salt.
- 6
Serve with steamed rice.
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