Last Updated on January 11, 2023 by Chef Mireille
This week’s BM theme is tea time treats and I decided to explore tea time around the world. The Phillipines, once a Spanish colony, uses a lot of Spanish words in their vocabulary. Tea Time in the Phillipines is called merienda, the same as in Latin America. This is a popular treat enjoyed during the Filipino merienda.
In many Asian countries and even beyond, using beans in desserts is quite common. I’ve already made Vietnamese Mung Bean Pudding, Indian Chana Dal (yellow split peas) Payasam & Dominican Habichuela con Dulce. Now here is one more protein packed dessert made with mung beans. Any food prepared with coconut milk in the Philippines will start with Ginataang, hence the name.
Ginataang Monggo
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole green moong/mung beans
- 3 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sticky rice (aka glutinous rice or sweet rice), washed
- 1/2 cup sugar
In a dry skillet, roast the beans until browned. Let them cool.
Using a mortar and pestle, crush the beans.
Heat a large pot and add coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil.
Add rice and crushed beans. Reduce to a simmer and cook on medium-low heat 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice and beans are cooked through.
This can be served either warm or cold. I prefer it warm.
Although I enjoyed the pudding, it is a bit on the grainy side. I would have to say I prefer the Vietnamese version, with its smooth texture.
Ginataang Monggo – Filipino Mung Bean Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole green moong/mung beans
- 3 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sticky rice aka glutinous rice or sweet rice, washed
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- In a dry skillet, roast the beans until browned. Let them cool.
- Using a mortar and pestle, crush the beans.
- Heat a large pot and add coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add rice and crushed beans. Reduce to a simmer and cook on medium-low heat 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice and beans are cooked through.
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Moong and coconut looks like a lovely combo….must try!
Very unique and interesting recipe! It is similar to kerala style daal payasam with the addition of beans. will surely try !
Great combo. Looks like kheer only
Unique way of making moong bean pudding. Love the flavor of coconut in there!
This pudding will definitely please my tastebuds..Nutritious definitely.
That is a great idea to explore tea time snacks from around the world Mir. Filipino Pudding looks delicious.
Healthy and yummy pudding.