I've been crazy busy the past few weeks which is why I haven't really had the time to work on my back logs. Good thing I'm already done editing the photos and I just have to work on writing the post, phew! Not sure if I'll skip my Friday's 10 Happy Things this week, but I thought about putting this recipe out first since it's very appropriate on a Friday. 

For today's recipe, we'll be talking about Mongo. In our office pantry, I would always tell the person in charge if they're running out of recipes since there's always Mongo every Friday. She would then respond that Mongo is served on Fridays like clockwork, but she also didn't know how or why it started. Do you? I've been stressing my guts out trying to find out why, but I couldn't so I just resorted to cooking it, hahaha! No connection at all, just want to share my dilemma. 

• Mongo Beans (rinsed and soaked)
• Pork (cut into small pieces)
• Garlic
• Onion
• Tomatoes
• Shrimp Paste (Bagoong Isda)
• Pepper
• Alugbati (Malabar Spinach)

1. In a saucepan, saute onion, garlic and tomatoes. 
2. Add the pork and saute until the color turns brown. 
3. Once the pork turns brown, add your Mongo beans with about 1 cup of water. Add more water when necessary. 
4. Simmer the Mongo beans for about 5 minutes or more, depending on how long you soaked it in water. 
5. After simmering, add the Alugbati before it is totally cooked. I usually add it 2 minutes before I turn off the fire. 
6. Gauge the flavor and add Shrimp Paste and Pepper as needed.