Mung Bean Porridge Recipe

Name: Mung Bean Porridge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: a warming winter recipe | MUNG BEAN PORRIDGE; 1 cup split mung beans (whole are okay too but cooking time will be longer); 1/2 an onion, minced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 splash perilla oil (or good quality olive oil); 1 handful chopped chives or scallions; a pot of prepared brown rice; a burst of color | PURPLE CABBAGE SALAD; 1 cup purple cabbage, very thinly sliced; 1/2 an onion, very thinly sliced; 1 pinch salt; 1 splash fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

a warming winter recipe | MUNG BEAN PORRIDGE
1 cup split mung beans (whole are okay too but cooking time will be longer)
1/2 an onion, minced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 splash perilla oil (or good quality olive oil)
1 handful chopped chives or scallions
a pot of prepared brown rice
a burst of color | PURPLE CABBAGE SALAD
1 cup purple cabbage, very thinly sliced
1/2 an onion, very thinly sliced
1 pinch salt
1 splash fresh lemon juice

1
wash the mung beans well and pick over to make sure any small stones are removed.
2
cover with water and boil about fifteen minutes, skimming foam off the top if necessary.
3
drain the water and give beans a rinse.
4
cover again with fresh water, adding salt and boiling again with lid slightly askew until beans are soft and most of the water is absorbed, about another twenty minutes. you want a soupy porridge so add water as necessary to avoid beans from drying out.
5
serve mung in a bowl with an equal portion of cooked rice and drizzle generously with perilla oil and a healthy sprinkle of sesame seeds.
6
add some chopped scallions or chives to the bowl and a bit of purple cabbage salad for color.
7
in a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients well, using your hands to massage the cabbage until soft.
8
as it begins to wilt, it will take on a beautiful shade of pink.
9
set aside, allowing cabbage to marinate in it's own juices.
10
serve with mung bean porridge or as a colorful side to any dish.

317

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: a warming winter recipe | MUNG BEAN PORRIDGE, 1 cup split mung beans (whole are okay too but cooking time will be longer), 1/2 an onion, minced, 2 cloves of garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Mung Bean Porridge falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Mung Bean Porridge

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