“Ginisang Monggo with Chicharon | Lutong Bahay Filipino Comfort Food Recipe”

chicharrón

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: crispy fried onions

Tofu provides a protein-rich alternative, while crispy fried onions offer crunch at a lower cost.

mung beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are nutritious and quick-cooking, while split peas are often more affordable.

Prepare the mung beans by soaking them in water for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked mung beans.

Boil the mung beans in fresh water until tender, about 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onion, garlic, and tomatoes until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the cooked mung beans to the sautéed mixture, stirring to combine.

Pour in fish sauce and stir for 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix in ampalaya leaves and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Serve hot, topped with chicharon.

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