Ginataang monggo recipe
The first step in making this sweet and creamy dessert is to toast the mung beans. Put them over a fire, and toast until the beans are brown. Make sure that the beans are toasted well!
PREP TIME 10 mins
COOK TIME 50 mins
TOTAL TIME 1 hr
COURSE Dessert
CUISINE Filipino
SERVINGS 4 people
INGREDIENTS
½ cup sticky rice (malagkit) washed
¼ cup mung beans (monggo)
1 cup water
1 can coconut milk
¾ cup sugar
1 cup corn kernels (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
In a pan, toast monggo until roasted and brown.
Crush the monggo using a rolling pin or bottle, or a mortar and pestle. Set aside.
In a casserole, mix the rice, roasted monggo, water, and coconut milk.
Cook on low heat until the coconut milk is almost absorbed. Stir occasionally. Read More…