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If you’ve ever cooked munggo, you know how long it takes to soften those tiny green beans. Sometimes you’ll be waiting almost an hour just to get them ready for Ginisang Monggo. The question is: can you boil mung beans in a pressure cooker? My answer is yes—and it’s much faster!
I’ve tried both ways many times at home, and using a pressure cooker is a game-changer. Instead of 45 minutes to an hour of boiling, mung beans can be perfectly soft in just 6 to 8 minutes.
Why Cook Mung Beans in a Pressure Cooker?
- Saves time – cuts cooking time in half.
- Softens evenly – no half-cooked beans.
- Energy-efficient – less gas or electricity used.
- Perfect for busy days – quick comfort food anytime.
For me, this is a lifesaver. When I’m cooking munggo after work, I don’t want to wait forever before adding the sahog (pork, shrimp, or tinapa flakes). With the pressure cooker, the beans are ready fast and I can move straight to sautéing.
How to Boil Mung Beans in a Pressure Cooker
Here’s a simple guide you can follow at home:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mung beans (monggo)
- 4 cups water
- Salt (optional)
Instructions:
- Rinse the mung beans under running water.
- Place them in the pressure cooker with water.
- Lock the lid and set it to high pressure.
- Cook for 6 minutes if you want the beans soft but still whole.
- Cook for 8 minutes if you want them mushy for Ginisang Monggo.
- Let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid.
That’s it! Your mung beans are ready for your favorite Filipino recipes!
Cooking Tips
- If you’re making Ginisang Monggo, just soften the beans first in the pressure cooker. Then sauté garlic, onion, and tomatoes in a separate pan with your sahog before adding the beans.
- For a creamier texture, mash a portion of the cooked munggo before mixing.
- You can store boiled mung beans in the fridge for 2 to 3 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
Yes, you can boil mung beans (monggo) in a pressure cooker. It only takes 10 to 15 minutes to get soft, perfectly cooked munggo—saving you time and making it easier to cook Ginisang Monggo and other Filipino dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, mung beans cook fast and don’t need soaking. Just rinse them and they’re ready to pressure cook.
Around 10 minutes for soft but whole beans, and 15 minutes for a mushier texture.
Yes, you can add salt or bay leaves, but most people just cook them plain first, then season when sautéing.
The most popular Filipino dish is Ginisang Monggo, but you can also use boiled mung beans for soups, stews, or even as a rice extender.
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