Philippine Mung Beans in Coconut Milk
From: Aunt Cookie
I think I would eat anything, as long as it was cooked in coconut milk (not an assertion I really want to test). This is from Sundays at Moosewood.
SERVES 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 peppers, minced
- 5-6 garlic cloves, minced
- 14 ounces coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cups finely chopped chard leaves
Soak the beans in water for several hours or overnight. Drain, then cook them until tender (about 1 hour). Drain.
While the beans are cooking, saute the onions in the oil with salt.
When translucent, add ginger, chiles, and garlic. Simmer on low heat for a few minutes.
Add the coconut milk and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Combine the beans and the coconut milk mixture in a large pot. Add the soy sauce and chard, and cook until the chard wilts.
Remove from heat and serve (I like it with rice). |