MONDONGO: PUERTO RICAN TRIPE STEW

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Make and share this Mondongo: Puerto Rican Tripe Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Stew

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 1/2 lbs beef tripe, trimmed
1 lb calf foot, cut up
6 limes, halved
1/4 lb lean cured ham, washed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 lb pumpkin or 1 lb squash, peeled and diced
2 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 green peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons salt
10 cups water
1 (1 lb) can garbanzo beans, boiled in water with salt (chick-peas)
1 lb jicama (apio is a root veggie that tastes like a combo of potato celery and water chestnut) or 1 lb potato, peeled and cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces (apio is a root veggie that tastes like a combo of potato celery and water chestnut)
1 lb yautia, peeled and cut in 11/2 inch pieces
1 lb pumpkin (in addition to the amount previously called for in "B" list) or 1 lb squash, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes (in addition to the amount previously called for in "B" list)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Wash tripe tripe and calf's feet thoroughly under running water.
  • drain and dry.
  • Reserve calf's feet.
  • Rub tripe with limes and place in a pot.
  • Squeeze the rest of juice from limes over tripe.
  • Add water to cover tripe by 2 inches and bring rapidly to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to moderate and boil, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse well in cold running water.
  • Cut tripe into strips 1+1/2 inch x 1 inch and place in a 10 quart kettle, together with calf's feet and rest of ingredients included in list"B".
  • Bring rapidly to a boil, reduce heat to moderate, cover, and boil about 2 hours or until tripe is tender.
  • Add garbanzo's, including liquid, and rest of ingredients included in list"C" and bring to a boil over over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to moderate, cover, and boil until vegetables are fork-tender.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Boil, uncovered, over moderate heat, until thickened to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 211.7, Sodium 2077.6, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 26.1

Sarif Khan
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This recipe is a great way to experience the flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine.


Orishe Amone
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This dish can be served with rice, beans, or bread.


Appiah Beatrice Korantemaa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tripe.


Bawafa Janan
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This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.


Sagor Paul
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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful stew, this is the recipe for you.


scott gagnon
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Puerto Rican food.


Saira Aftab
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The tripe is always tender and the broth is always flavorful.


Nasima begum Khan
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This is my go-to recipe for mondongo. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jannatul Ferdous Promi
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I love this recipe! The tripe is so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I always make a big pot of it so that I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Usama Sukhera
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This dish took a little time to make, but it was totally worth it. The tripe was fall-apart tender and the broth was packed with flavor.


Thulani Zach
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful stew. I especially liked the addition of the green olives and capers.


Nisar Bhatti150
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I've never had mondongo before, but this recipe made me a fan. The tripe was perfectly cooked and the broth was flavorful and rich.


Osei Philip
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I особенно appreciate the detailed instructions for cleaning and preparing the tripe.


N S
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I made this dish for my Puerto Rican family, and they all raved about it. The tripe was so tender and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lord H. Shoatz
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This mondongo recipe is a keeper! The tripe was perfectly tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.