Rinse the mung beans thoroughly
Pick out any debris or damaged beans
Soak the beans for 4 to 8 hours if desired
Drain and rinse again
Add mung beans to a pot with fresh water
Use about 3 cups of water for every 1 cup of beans
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat to a simmer
Skim off any foam if needed
Cook until tender, about 20 to 40 minutes for split mung beans or 45 to 60 minutes for whole mung beans
Add more water if needed during cooking
Season with salt near the end of cooking
Drain excess water if desired
Serve or use in recipes