Brazilian recipe
Hearty Tripe Stew (Dobradinha a)
This classic, soul-warming stew features tender honeycomb tripe simmered with savory meats and creamy white beans for a robust, traditional flavor profile.
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Ingredients
500g cleaned honeycomb tripe (dobradinha)
500g dried white beans
500g fresh pork ribs
500g chicken drumsticks and thighs
200g bacon, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
500g potatoes, cubed
500ml chicken stock
Fresh parsley, chopped to taste
500g dried white beans
500g fresh pork ribs
500g chicken drumsticks and thighs
200g bacon, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
500g potatoes, cubed
500ml chicken stock
Fresh parsley, chopped to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find honeycomb tripe at your local butcher shop—be sure to request it cleaned. Dried white beans, pork ribs, and chicken are staples at major supermarkets like RB Patel or Shop N Save. Fresh aromatics like garlic and parsley can be sourced at local municipal markets or the vegetable section of any grocer.
Preparation method
- Boil the white beans in a large pot with water until tender.
- Drain the beans and set them aside.
- Boil the tripe in water for approximately 40 minutes.
- Drain the tripe well and set aside.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, fry the bacon until golden and crispy.
- Add the onion and garlic to the rendered bacon fat and sauté until lightly golden.
- Add the pork ribs and chicken pieces to the pot.
- Brown the meats thoroughly on all sides.
- Pour the chicken stock over the browned meats.
- Simmer until the meats reach an al dente consistency.
- Fold the cooked beans and prepared tripe into the pot.
- Add the diced potatoes.
- Continue to simmer until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened and deepened in flavor.
- Finish by sprinkling with plenty of freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve hot alongside steamed white rice and farofa.
Observations
This dish makes for a fantastic family lunch. The secret to achieving the perfect texture lies in carefully preparing the meats, ensuring they become tender and fully infused with the aromatics, resulting in a rich and flavorful stew that captures the essence of home-style comfort food.
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