A Delicious Blend of Finnish and Filipino Culture in a Bowl of Mung Bean Soup
Updated: Apr 14
In Finland, hernekeitto is a delicious soup, that is very popular among locals. It is considered a comforting dish that can be enjoyed by everyone, especially children. It is often served alongside fluffy pancakes. In the Philippines, there is a similar dish called mungo or ginisang mungo which includes shrimps, pork, or crispy chicharon, or a vegetable soup with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spinach.
As someone who has lived in Finland for a while, I have developed my own version of hernekeitto that is tailored to suit the taste of my picky little eaters. This simplified, child-friendly version is my personal take on this comforting dish.
Ingredients:
1 cup mung beans
4 cups water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 Knorr vegetable cube
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can of coconut milk
Add to your flavor
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
½ cup spinache leaves
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200-400 grams sliced pork belly and or pork skin, minced meat
Instructions:
Rinse the mung beans and drain.
Boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Add the mung beans and vegetable cube and let it boil for 5 minutes. Turn down the heat and let it soak for an hour.
Add the coconut milk
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Sauté until the onions become translucent.
Add the sliced pork belly or other meat and cook until it changes color.
Add the soaked mung beans and stir.
Cover the pot and let it boil for 30 minutes or until the mung beans are fully cooked.
Add the spinach and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the munggo with boiled jasmine rice.
Enjoy your Filipino Munggo with Rice dish!
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