Pan De Monggo

Pan De Monggo or Monggo Bread is a type of bread with monggo filling. Pan de monggo has a sweet flavor from its filling and has a soft and fluffy bread taste outside.

What is Pan De monggo

Pan De monggo, or Monggo Bread, is a type of bread with monggo filling in it. Pan de monggo has a sweet flavor from its filling on its bite but has a soft and fluffy bread taste outside. It is baked at 350 F in the oven for twenty-two minutes. This monggo bread is a perfect snack for any occasion. The monggo bread filling is easy to make, and the recipe is easy to follow.

Why you’ll love this

This bread is one of my favorite after-school snacks, and I am not ashamed to say I can eat a lot. It is at the same level as Ensaymada and Ube Pandesal.

• Sweet- the monggo filling adds that kick of sweetness which you will surely enjoy. The texture of the monggo filling is coarser than that of bean paste. Of course, you can control the sweetness of this bread by limiting the sugar of the monggo filling upon making it.
• Meal Plan– this bread is freezable. Make a huge batch and set it on the counter.
• Filling– one bread is enough for a dose of carbs and protein. Sometimes, I bring this as my lunch.

Pan De Monggo Ingredients

Dough Ingredients:

• Flour
• Salt
• Sugar
• Egg
• Milk
• Yeast Mixture
• Monggo filling
• Egg wash and sesame seeds

Yeast Mixture Ingredients

• Active dry yeast
• Water
• Sugar
• Flour

Procedure for Pan De Monggo

• Prepare the Ingredients– I often prepare all my ingredients when baking. Place the flour, salt, and 
• Make the yeast mixture– warm the water in the microwave for thirty seconds or until the water is warm to the touch. Add the active dry yeast. Add the sugar and mix the ingredients together. Let the mixture bloom.

• Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until they are incorporated. Cover and wait for forty-five minutes

• Making the bread dough in this recipe is straightforward. You can knead it manually using your hand, or you can use the standing electric mixer. Add the yeast mixture

• When done, divide the dough into two and divide again each into four. 

• Fill the dough with the mung bean filling and seal. Place the sealed side facing down and let it rise again for thirty more minutes. Bake the bread at 350 F preheated oven for twenty-two minutes.

How to Make Monggo Filling

You can cook the mung beans in the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or stovetop.

• First, rinse the mung beans to remove dust or any residues. Drain excess water using a strainer.
• Second Place it in the Instant Pot and cover it with the pressure cooker lid and set the pressure on HI and set the timer to eight minutes. Natural release. Drain excess water using a strainer.

• Transfer into a pan and add in sugar.

• Press crush the beans to soften some more. Cook it on low heat until the sugar is melted and the liquid is evaporated.

• Cook it on low heat until the sugar is melted and the liquid is evaporated.

 

How long does it take to bake a loaf of bread at 350?

The duration required to bake a bread loaf at 350  F and bake for twenty-two minutes.

Common Questions

• What is the English name of Monggo?

Monggo is called mung beans in English.

• What are the benefits of Monggo bread?

Monggo bread is a good source of fiber and protein. Moreover, bread with monggo filling is a nutritious and satisfying snack option that provides protein, fiber, and other essential vitamins and minerals for the body. If you are visiting the Philippines, you must know “Pinoy bread” is a term commonly used to refer to various types of bread that are popular in the Philippines, such as pan de sal, Ensaymada, and Ube pandesal.

• Is Monggo good for health?

Monggo or mung bean is a nutritious food with protein, fiber, and antioxidants.

• Is Monggo high in carbs?

The carbohydrate content of mung beans, while lower than other legumes, is still considerable. However, the carbs in mung beans are complex carbohydrates that provide sustained energy and are less likely to cause blood sugar spikes.

• Is Monggo a grain?

No, monggo or mung bean is not a grain. It is a type of legume.

• Is monggo a vegetable?

Yes, monggo or mung bean is often considered a vegetable because it is typically eaten as a part of a savory dish.

• Where do monggo beans come from?

The inception of Mung beans is assumed to have occurred in India; nevertheless, they are currently extensively grown across Asia, encompassing China, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

• Is Monggo a herb?

No, Monggo or mung bean is not a herb. It is a type of legume.

• Why is it called Monggo Friday?

In the Philippines, we have what we call Monggo Friday, which is a tradition in the Philippines where people eat dishes made with monggo or mung beans every Friday as a form of penance or sacrifice during the Lenten season.

 

• Is monggo full of protein?

Yes, monggo or mung bean is a good source of protein, with around 14 grams of protein per cup of cooked beans. Monggo beans are rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins (B vitamins, folate, and vitamin C), and minerals (iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc).

• Why is Monggo called the poor man’s meat?

Monggo is called the “poor man’s meat” because it is an inexpensive and accessible source of protein and other nutrients.

• What is best paired with Monggo?

Monggo is best paired with rice, a common ingredient in Filipino dishes like monggo soup or ginisang monggo. It is also often paired with vegetables and meat dishes.