Channel Juan Trailer - Cooking, Growing, Discover (2019)

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor.

Soak mung beans in water for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Drain and rinse the mung beans.

In a pot, boil the mung beans in fresh water until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the pork and cook until browned on all sides.

Add the cooked mung beans to the pork mixture.

Pour in additional water if needed and bring to a simmer.

Season with fish sauce, black pepper, and bay leaves.

Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.

Garnish with chopped green onions and sliced chili peppers before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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