Philippine Mung Beans In Coconut Milk

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups dried mung beans
• 1 -1 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely minced
• 1 -2 small fresh chili pepper, minced
• 5 -6 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 ounces coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 cups finely chopped chard leaves

Recipe

• 1 soak the beans in water for several hours or overnight. drain, then cook them until tender (about 1 hour). drain.
• 2 while the beans are cooking, saute the onions in the oil with salt.
• 3 when translucent, add ginger, chiles, and garlic. simmer on low heat for a few minutes.
• 4 add the coconut milk and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• 5 combine the beans and the coconut milk mixture in a large pot. add the soy sauce and chard, and cook until the chard wilts.
• 6 remove from heat and serve (i like it with rice).