Shkembe Chorba (Tripe Soup) Recipe

Name: Shkembe Chorba (Tripe Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 kg tripe (calf belly); 120 ml sunflower oil; 250 ml fresh milk; 1 teaspoon paprika; black pepper (freshly ground); salt; garlic (peeled and roughly sliced); red wine vinegar; dried hot chili peppers, plus; roughly ground dried hot chili peppers (with seeds)

Servings: persons

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Boil the tripe for for a couple of minutes then clean both sides of the tripe with a knife until it is completely clean of marks and film.
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Rinse and place it in a pot of cold water and bring to the boil.
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Leave to simmer for around 5 hours topping up the water every once in a while so the tripe is submersed at all times.
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The cooked tripe should be removed (keep the stock to one side) and cut up into small chunks, some prefer it minced.
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Add some salt to the stock along with the paprika, milk and oil and boil for a further 15 minutes. Finally add the tripe to the soup mixture and it's ready to serve.
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Serve in soup bowls or deep dishes along with salt, vinegar, chopped garlic and more roughly ground hot chili in separate serving utensils alongside. A basket of fresh bread is also customary.
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Notes:
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A rarity but this dish is not meant to be served with any alcoholic beverage. Its design presents itself be the Bulgarian cure for hangovers. However you might want to go on another binge just to get to try this again afterwards.
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Originally published in http://www.ourbulgarianworld.com.

217

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Fat

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 kg tripe (calf belly), 120 ml sunflower oil, 250 ml fresh milk, 1 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Shkembe Chorba (Tripe Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shkembe Chorba (Tripe Soup)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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