Mung Beans (Monggo)

Mung Beans (Monggo) are small yellow beans with a bright green seed coat. They are shelled and dried often sold in local markets by kilo or packs. Before using, wash the beans in water, drain and boil until tender.  Sweetened mung beans are commonly used in Filipino desserts as a filling in breads and kakanin. Such as Ensaymada, Hopia Monggo, Buchi and etc.

Mung bean flour is made from ground roasted mung beans (monggo).  And commonly used to mixed with rice or wheat flour to improve the texture of rice cakes and noodles.