BEEF TRIPE RECIPE

 

BEEF TRIPE RECIPE (Spicy & Tender Style)

A hearty, flavorful dish using slow-cooked beef tripe, infused with aromatic spices.

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🥩 What is Beef Tripe?

Tripe is the edible lining from a cow’s stomach. It's known for its unique texture and ability to absorb bold flavors, making it a popular choice in many cuisines like Indian, Filipino, African, and Caribbean.

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🧂 Ingredients:

• Beef tripe – 500g (cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces)

• Onions – 2 medium (finely chopped)

• Tomatoes – 2 medium (chopped or pureed)

• Garlic paste – 1 tbsp

• Ginger paste – 1 tbsp

• Green chilies – 2 (optional, slit)

• Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

• Red chili powder – 1 tsp (adjust to taste)

• Coriander powder – 1 tsp

• Garam masala – ½ tsp

• Bay leaf – 1

• Black peppercorns – 5–6

• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

• Salt – to taste

• Water – as needed

• Oil – 3 tbsp

• Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish

• Lemon wedges – optional

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🍳 Cooking Instructions:

1. Clean the tripe thoroughly with flour or vinegar and hot water. Rinse well and boil for 10 minutes to remove odor. Drain and set aside.

2. In a pressure cooker or deep pan, heat oil. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, and peppercorns.

3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

4. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté until raw smell disappears.

5. Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates.

6. Add the boiled tripe and stir to coat with masala. Add 1 to 1.5 cups of water.

7. Pressure cook for 20–25 minutes (or simmer in a pot for 60–90 minutes) until the tripe is tender.

8. Open the lid, add garam masala, and simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes until thickened.

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🌿 Garnish & Serve:

• Top with chopped coriander.

• Serve hot with rice, roti, or paratha.

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💡 Pro Tips:

• Add potatoes or chickpeas for variation.

• A squeeze of lemon before serving enhances flavor.

• For extra richness, fry the cooked tripe in ghee before serving.