• Boil the mung beans to softness for 30-45 minutes under medium-high heat.
• Set the cooked beans aside without draining. We'll use this broth for our soup.
• Put oil unto a hot deep pan.
• Saute' the garlic until golden brown.
• Saute' the ginger with the garlic.
• Add in the shrimps or pork into the pan. Stir well.
• Season the dish with fish sauce and a bit of pepper.
• When the proteins are cooked, add the onions. Stir well
• When the onions soften, add the tomatoes. Stir well.

Crush the tomatoes while stirring. It will add a stronger flavor into the dish.

• Cover the pan. Lower the heat; and allow the dish to simmer.
• Slowly the add mung beans and its broth into the dish.
• Let it boil so the flavors come together.
• Once it boils, adjust the taste to your preference. Add ginger or fish sauce as desired. I usually add some more ginger at this point to give the soup a strong kick.
• Cooking Munggo with Ginger (Soup Recipe)
• Let the dish boil once more after seasoning.
• Add the spinach.
• Let the dish simmer until the spinach cooks.
• Make the final adjustments at this point.

It also helps to add a pinch of salt. It usually brings out the flavors of the dish.

• Turn off the heat and put the long green chili on top.
• Do not stir.
• Cover the pan and remove it from the stove.