{"id":"recipe_a4f8c9e0e5","slug":"shkembe-chorba","title":"Shkembe Chorba","description":"A legendary Bulgarian tripe soup known for its rich, milky broth and a pungent, spicy garlic-vinegar seasoning that makes it the ultimate comfort food and hangover remedy.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":100,"totalMinutes":120,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 kg beef tripe, cleaned","name":"Beef Tripe","quantity":1,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":2.2,"usUnit":"lb","form":"cleaned","notes":"Ensure it is thoroughly washed","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"500 ml whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Full fat preferred","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"50 g butter","name":"Butter","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.75,"usUnit":"oz","form":"solid","notes":"Unsalted","group":"Roux","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tablespoons flour","name":"Flour","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Roux","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tablespoon paprika","name":"Paprika","quantity":7,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"ground","notes":"Sweet red paprika","group":"Roux","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"5 garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":5,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"clove","form":"cloves","notes":"Crushed","group":"Seasoning Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"100 ml red wine vinegar","name":"Red Wine Vinegar","quantity":100,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":0.4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Red wine or apple cider","group":"Seasoning Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 teaspoon hot chili flakes","name":"Chili Flakes","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"dried","notes":"To taste","group":"Seasoning Sauce","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the cleaned beef tripe in a large pot with 2 liters of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 90 minutes until the tripe is tender.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the cleaned beef tripe","timerMinutes":90,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Remove the tender tripe from the broth. Chop it into small, bite-sized pieces. Strain the broth and reserve at least 1 liter (1000 ml) for the soup.","group":"Preparation","title":"Remove the tender tripe from the broth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a clean pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden. Add the paprika and stir for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.","group":"Cooking","title":"In a clean pot, melt the butter","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Gradually add 1 liter (1.1 quarts) of the reserved tripe broth.","group":"Cooking","title":"Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the chopped tripe back into the pot. Season with salt to taste. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes on low heat.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the chopped tripe back","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Prepare the seasoning sauce by mixing the crushed garlic with vinegar in a small bowl. Serve the soup hot, with the garlic-vinegar sauce and chili flakes on the side for diners to add themselves.","group":"Serving","title":"Prepare the seasoning sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Traditional Shkembe Chorba is always served with a side of garlic-vinegar sauce and dry-roasted hot chili flakes so each person can adjust the intensity. For the best flavor, use high-fat whole milk.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Bulgarian"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Large pot","Whisk","Knife","Small bowl"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["milk","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Generous servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The tripe can be boiled and chopped up to 2 days in advance and kept in its broth in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove over medium heat.","reheatingNotes":"Add a splash of milk when reheating if the soup has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_a4f8c9e0e5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7cc742cf-1dca-4317-9c83-83ce2813b64c","imageAlt":"Shkembe Chorba — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tripe","soup","bulgarian","hangover-cure","creamy","spicy","garlic"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Shkembe Chorba","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T06:03:24.070Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T06:03:24.070Z","related":[{"id":"cesnecka_3c0664ee63","slug":"cesnecka-czech-garlic-soup","title":"Česnečka (Czech Garlic Soup)","description":"A restorative and punchy Czech garlic soup, traditionally served with crispy croutons and melted cheese. 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