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Traditional Tripe Stew (Dobradinha)

A classic Brazilian dish made with beef tripe and white beans, appreciated for its rich flavor and comforting consistency.

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Traditional Tripe Stew (Dobradinha)

Ingredients

500 g fresh beef tripe
3 teaspoons baking soda
Juice of 2 lemons
1 cup white wine vinegar
3 liters water (for blanching tripe)
1 cup white beans
1 smoked sausage (120 g)
3 ripe tomatoes
1 onion
1/2 red bell pepper
5 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups water
2 bay leaves
5 sprigs cilantro (roots, stems, and leaves)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste

Where to find ingredients

Look for beef tripe at butcher shops or the meat counter of large supermarkets. White beans, smoked sausage, and other produce can be found at most grocery stores. Spices and seasonings are widely available in the grocery store's spice aisle.

Preparation method

  1. Soak the white beans overnight
  2. Rinse the beans under running water in a sieve
  3. Transfer to a bowl and cover with water
  4. Discard any beans that float
  5. Cover the bowl and let rest for 8 to 12 hours
  6. To clean the tripe, place it in a large bowl with half the baking soda and the juice of one lemon
  7. Rub the tripe vigorously with disposable gloves to remove excess fat
  8. Rinse well under running water to remove all residue
  9. Repeat the cleaning process a second time
  10. Heat 1.5 liters of water in a pressure cooker without the lid until boiling
  11. Add half the vinegar and 1 teaspoon of salt
  12. Submerge the tripe in the water and cook for 20 minutes
  13. Drain the water, discard it, and repeat the boiling process with the remaining vinegar and water
  14. Let the tripe cool slightly in the colander before handling
  15. Rinse the pressure cooker
  16. Drain the soaked beans
  17. Finely chop the onion and garlic
  18. Cut the bell pepper into 1 cm cubes
  19. Cut the tomatoes into small pieces
  20. Chop the cilantro roots and stems, reserving the leaves
  21. Remove the skin from the smoked sausage and cut it into 0.5 cm half-moons
  22. Cut the tripe into 1 cm strips, then into 3.5 cm pieces
  23. Heat the empty pressure cooker over medium heat
  24. Add the olive oil and brown the smoked sausage for 2 minutes
  25. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, bay leaves, cilantro stems, and roots
  26. Season with a pinch of salt
  27. Sauté for 6 minutes until lightly golden
  28. Stir in the tomato paste
  29. Add the tomatoes, tripe, beans, and 3 cups of water
  30. Season with cumin and 1.5 teaspoons of salt
  31. Cover the pot and increase the heat
  32. Once it reaches pressure, reduce the heat and cook for 30 minutes
  33. Turn off the heat and wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening
  34. Finish by mixing in the chopped cilantro leaves and serve

Observations

This dish requires patience and careful cleaning of the tripe to ensure a mild flavor and pleasant texture. Soaking the beans is essential for even cooking.

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