Discover the comforting flavors of Ginataang Monggo—a classic Filipino dessert made with toasted mung beans, sticky rice, and creamy coconut milk. Perfect for merienda or sweet cravings!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• ½ cup mung beans (monggo)
• ½ cup sticky rice (malagkit)
• 2½ cups coconut milk (gata), or coconut cream (kakang gata) for richer flavor
• 6–7 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

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Cooking Procedures:

Step 1

Toast the mung beans until golden—this gives the dish a nutty depth. Once cooled, lightly crush them for a rustic texture.

Step 2

In a saucepan, boil coconut milk, then stir in your sticky rice and cracked munggo.

Step 3

Let it simmer gently for 15–20 minutes until the coconut milk is absorbed and the rice tender.

Step 4

Sweeten with sugar, adjust according to your taste.

Step 5

Serve warm or chilled with a splash of evaporated milk.

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