Mondongo (Tripe Soup)

Recipe category
Soups
Country
Colombia
Region
Antioquia
Source
Gran Libro de la Cocina Colombiana
Tags
traditional
colombian
Cooking time
240 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
14 cup(s) water
500 gr mondongo (tripe)
250 gr pork foot, chopped
250 gr pork meat, chopped
3 piece(s) chorizos, chopped
500 gr potatoes, peeled and finely chopped
250 gr yuca, peeled and finely chopped
2 piece(s) onions, peeled and chopped
2 piece(s) ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
pinch cumin, pepper, achiote and salt to taste
Directions
  1. Wash the mondongo very well, rub with lemon and put to cook in water that covers it and a little baking soda.
  2. Let cook for 45 minutes in pressure cooker (or 3 hours in regular pot).
  3. Remove and discard the water.
  4. Remove and chop into small pieces.
  5. Put together the mondongo, chorizo, meat, pork foot, onions, tomatoes and remaining seasonings to cook in the water for 30 minutes.
  6. Add the potatoes and yuca and let boil until everything is tender (about 30 minutes).
  7. Serve with cilantro sprinkled on top and accompany with ají pique.