Ginisang Munggo

Ginisang munggo — sautéed mung bean stew — is humble Filipino comfort food that has fed families for generations. Dried mung beans are simmered until soft, then cooked with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and pork in a thick, savory broth. It is the classic Friday dish in many households, and the dish that stretches a budget into a feast — a bag of beans, a little pork, and a pot of rice feed the whole family, traditionally served with crispy fried fish and a squeeze of calamansi.

Thick, savory, and topped with chicharon

The beans break down into a hearty, porridge-like stew that is earthy and satisfying, with tomatoes adding brightness and pork adding richness. A handful of fresh greens stirs in at the end, and the true finishing touch is a shower of chicharon — crispy pork cracklings that melt into the stew. Serve it with crunchy fried fish and a squeeze of calamansi for the full experience, over rice.

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