Menudo is a classic Mexican meal of tripe and vegetables. Apparently, it is a brilliant cure for a hangover. While it is not for most people, the flavour of the tripe and the scallion, hot pepper flakes and corn create a filling dish that is ideal for those cold damp nights. Serve as a main dish with bread.
Menudo
This dish is used in Mexico to help with hangovers. It is a hearty meal to say the least.Garnish with lemon and lime wedges and chopped fresh oregano.
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Add to CollectionServings: 6 people
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef tripe
- 2 whole pig’s feet
- 8 cups water
- 6 ears corn
- 6 large scallions chopped,
- 1/2 cup cilantro Chopped fresh
- hot pepper flakes
- ground pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine the tripe, pigs feet, and water in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 3 hours.
- Allow the pot to cool and remove the meats.
- Cut the tripe into thin strips and remove the bones from the pig’s feet.
- Return the meats to the stock.
- Cut the corn from the cobs and add it, along with the scallions, coriander, salt, and pepper, to the stock.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve with garnishes for diners to help themselves to.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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