Ginisang Monggo with Hipon Maliit Under ~₱130 for 4
~₱130(estimated)3–4 servings50 minutes
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Monggo guisado stretched with a little pork and dried small shrimp—salty-savory ulam that fills the table without a big meat bill.
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Ingredients
This Filipino recipe is built for budget meals—Ginisang Monggo with Hipon Maliit Under ~₱130 for 4 delivers the kind of ulam satisfaction you want, without the big spend.
For under ₱130 cooking, this ingredient list is designed to be practical: you’ll know exactly what goes in, how much to use, and what to prioritize so your Ginisang Monggo with Hipon Maliit Under ~₱130 for 4 tastes great every time.
Use these ingredients as your quick prep checklist, then follow the steps for a smooth cook—perfect for everyday Filipino home kitchens and meal planning for 3–4 servings.
Shopping list
- Monggo (mung beans) – 1/2 cup dry
- Dried hipon (small) – 2 tbsp
- Pork cubes (trim) – 100g
- Malunggay or kamote tops – 1 small bundle
- Tomato – 1 pc
- Onion – 1 pc
- Garlic – 4 cloves
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Ground black pepper – 1/4 tsp
- Oyster sauce – 1/2 tbsp
- Fish sauce (patis) – 1 tsp
Quick cost check
- Monggo (mung beans) – 1/2 cup dry~ ₱ 22
- Dried hipon (small) – 2 tbsp~ ₱ 28
- Pork cubes (trim) – 100g~ ₱ 28
- Malunggay or kamote tops – 1 small bundle~ ₱ 15
- Tomato – 1 pc~ ₱ 10
- Onion – 1 pc~ ₱ 10
- Garlic – 4 cloves~ ₱ 8
- Salt – 1/2 tsp~ ₱ 1
Prices are estimates and may vary depending on location and market conditions.
Steps
- 1Boil monggo in water until soft but not mushy; drain and set aside (reserve a bit of liquid).
- 2Sauté garlic, onion, and tomato until jammy. Add pork; brown lightly.
- 3Add dried hipon; stir 1 minute. Pour in monggo and enough water or reserved liquid to make a thick stew.
- 4Simmer 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in malunggay; turn off heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, fish sauce (patis), oyster sauce as needed.
Notes
Total cost (estimated)
~₱130
Prices are estimates and may vary depending on location and market conditions.
Serving size
3–4 servings
Tips
Cooking tips to help your Ginisang Monggo with Hipon Maliit Under ~₱130 for 4 turn out flavorful, tender, and budget-meals friendly.
- Soak monggo 30 minutes if you’re in a hurry—it cooks faster.
- Rinse dried hipon quickly; don’t soak long or the salt washes away.
Variations
Ingredient alternatives and smart swaps so you can still make Ginisang Monggo with Hipon Maliit Under ~₱130 for 4 even when your pantry runs low.
- No pork? Use **chicharon crumbs** or extra dried fish if you have it.
- Add **kalabasa** cubes when squash is cheap—they sweeten the monggo.
Serving Suggestions
What to pair with Ginisang Monggo with Hipon Maliit Under ~₱130 for 4 for a complete Filipino meal.
- Serve Ginisang Monggo with Hipon Maliit Under ~₱130 for 4 with steamed rice for a complete Filipino recipe budget meal.
- Pair with a simple egg side (fried egg or omelet) for extra protein and satisfaction.
- Add a light cucumber-tomato salad to keep the flavors fresh and budget-friendly.
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