Brazilian recipe
Honeycomb Tripe Stew (Dobradinha a)
This classic, soul-warming stew is a staple of Brazilian comfort food, celebrated for its bold depth of flavor and the hearty combination of tender meats and white beans.
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Ingredients
500g honeycomb tripe
500g dried white beans
500g fresh pork spare ribs
500g chicken thighs and drumsticks
200g smoked bacon
1 large onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
500g potatoes, diced
500ml chicken stock
Fresh parsley, chopped to taste
500g dried white beans
500g fresh pork spare ribs
500g chicken thighs and drumsticks
200g smoked bacon
1 large onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
500g potatoes, diced
500ml chicken stock
Fresh parsley, chopped to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local Monrovia markets. Tripe and fresh pork spare ribs are best sourced from butchers at the Waterside or Duala markets. Look for dried white beans and staple aromatics in the dry goods section of any local supermarket or neighborhood produce stall.
Preparation method
- Boil the white beans in a large pot until tender.
- Drain the beans and set them aside.
- Boil the tripe in water for approximately 40 minutes.
- Drain the tripe and set it aside.
- Fry the bacon in a large heavy-bottomed pot until crisp.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot, sautéing until 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 are cooked al dente.
- Fold the cooked beans and prepared tripe into the pot.
- Add the diced potatoes.
- Continue to cook until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened nicely.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve hot alongside steamed white rice and farofa.
Observations
This robust stew makes for a perfect, nourishing family lunch. The secret to mastering this dish lies in the patient, meticulous preparation of the meats, ensuring they become meltingly tender and fully infused with aromatics, resulting in a rich, satisfying, and deeply flavorful meal.
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