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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the tripe is very tender. If using a pressure cooker, cook for 45 minutes.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the cleaned tripe and cow feet","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Remove the tripe from the broth, let it cool slightly, and cut into bite-sized squares. Keep the broth, but strain it to remove any impurities.","group":"Preparation","title":"Remove the tripe from the broth, let it cool slightly,","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a separate large pot, heat a splash of oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft. Stir in the cumin and achiote.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a splash of oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the tripe pieces and the reserved broth back into the pot. Add the yuca, potatoes, and corn. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the tripe pieces and the reserved broth back","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in most of the chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in most of the chopped cilantro","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"To ensure the best flavor, clean the tripe thoroughly with lemon juice or vinegar before cooking. Using a pressure cooker can reduce the tripe cooking time from 2 hours to about 45 minutes.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Colombian","Venezuelan","Dominican"]},"course":["main","soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Large soup pot","Cutting board","Knife","Pressure cooker (optional)"],"diet":["gluten_free","high_protein"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"serving","note":"Large bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Mondongo tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop. Reheat gently on the stove."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container once cooled.","reheatingNotes":"Add a splash of water if the soup has thickened too much in the fridge."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmondongo_f6d5e852d7%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2d55fd59-a5a5-4829-83dc-221169899570","imageAlt":"Traditional Latin American Mondongo — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tripe","traditional","hearty","root-vegetables","stew"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Latin American Mondongo","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:36:07.448Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:36:07.448Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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