Ginataang Munggo with Malunggay

Ginataang Munggo with Malunggay

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Munggo Beans, cooked by boiling (do not overcook)
• 2 pcs. medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 pc. medium red onions, sliced
• 2 thumbs ginger, sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can gata (coconut milk)
• 1/2 lb. cooked (by boiling) pork or chicken, may use shrimps too, sliced – I used leftover grilled pork here
• 1 pc. pork or chicken flavor bouillon
• 2 cups fresh malunggay leaves, removed from stems
• 2-3 pcs. chili peppers (optional)
• olive or cooking oil
• 3 cups water.
• salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Sauté garlic until toasted brown, remove and set aside.
2. Sauté onions and garlic in the remaining oil until light brown.
3. Add sliced pork and continue to sauté for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add cooked munggo beans, continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Add water and bring to a boil. Add pork or chicken flavor bouillon.
6. Pour gata (coconut milk) and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
7. Add malunggay leaves and simmer on low fire for another 2 minutes.
8. Serve hot with rice.