{"id":"menudo_4f76faa3e5","slug":"traditional-mexican-menudo","title":"Traditional Mexican Menudo","description":"A rich, hearty, and deeply traditional Mexican soup made with beef tripe and hominy. Known for its restorative properties, this slow-cooked delicacy features a complex red chile broth and is often garnished with lime, onion, and oregano.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":210,"totalMinutes":240,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 kg Beef tripe, cleaned and cut into small pieces","name":"Beef Tripe","quantity":1,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":2.2,"usUnit":"lb","form":"cleaned and cut into small pieces","notes":"Honeycomb tripe is often preferred for texture","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cow's hoof or pig foot, split","name":"Cow's Hoof","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"split","notes":"Adds richness and body; can use pig feet instead","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":4,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"gallon","form":"liquid","notes":"Plus extra for cleaning tripe","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 large white onion, halved","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"halved","notes":"Large, white","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"6 cloves garlic","name":"Garlic","quantity":6,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":6,"usUnit":"clove","form":"whole","notes":"Peeled","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"6 dried guajillo chiles","name":"Guajillo chile","quantity":6,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":6,"usUnit":"piece","form":"dried","notes":"Stemmed and seeded","group":"Chile Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 dried ancho chiles","name":"Ancho Chili","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"dried","notes":"Stemmed and seeded","group":"Chile Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"800g canned hominy, drained and rinsed","name":"Hominy","quantity":800,"unit":"g","usQuantity":28.2,"usUnit":"oz","form":"canned, drained and rinsed","notes":"White or yellow","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano","name":"Mexican Oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"dried","notes":"Mexican variety is best","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Clean the beef tripe thoroughly by rinsing under cold water and scrubbing with salt or vinegar if necessary. Drain and cut into 1-inch bite-sized squares.","group":"Preparation","title":"Clean the beef tripe thoroughly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large stockpot, place the tripe, split cow's hoof, half of the white onion, 3 cloves of garlic, and 4 liters (1.1 gallons) of water. Bring to a boil at 212°F (100°C), then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the tripe is very tender. This typically takes 2.5 to 3 hours.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the tripe, split cow's hoof, half of the white onion","timerMinutes":180,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the tripe simmers, prepare the chile paste. Toast the guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant. Place them in a bowl of hot water for 15 minutes to soften.","group":"Chile Sauce","title":"Prepare the chile paste","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Chile Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Blend the soaked chiles with the remaining 3 cloves of garlic, the other half of the onion, and a small amount of the soaking liquid until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any skin or seeds.","group":"Chile Sauce","title":"Blend the soaked chiles","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Chile Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Once the tripe is tender, remove the boiled onion and garlic from the pot. Stir in the strained chile paste, the drained hominy, and dried oregano. Season with salt to taste.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove the boiled onion and garlic from the pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Simmer everything together for another 30 to 45 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the hominy to absorb the spice. Adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.","group":"Finishing","title":"Simmer everything together","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Menudo is traditionally served on weekends and for special occasions. Thoroughly cleaning the tripe is the most important step to ensure a clean flavor. Many prefer it with a cow's hoof or pig's feet to add gelatinous body to the broth.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["large stockpot","blender","fine-mesh sieve","skillet"],"diet":["high_protein","low_sugar"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"bowl","note":"Generous servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Menudo tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop. Cool completely before refrigerating."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. When reheating, you may need to add a splash of water as the broth thickens when cold.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until steaming hot."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmenudo_4f76faa3e5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4171be70-6b7d-40ef-add8-6f7020893a97","imageAlt":"Traditional Mexican Menudo — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["soup","mexican","tripe","hominy","spicy","hangover cure","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Mexican Menudo","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:20:38.430Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:20:38.430Z","related":[{"id":"sopa_de_fideo_8382262bda","slug":"sopa-de-fideo","title":"Sopa de Fideo","description":"A classic, soul-warming Mexican noodle soup featuring toasted thin noodles in a rich, savory tomato broth.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsopa_de_fideo_8382262bda%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5f0456fd-30e0-45de-b7aa-41ea138d1a76","imageAlt":"Sopa de Fideo — recipe cover","tags":["mexican","fideo","soup","comfort food","easy","budget friendly"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":8,"stepCount":5},{"id":"ajiaco_5ecdddb277","slug":"ajiaco-colombian-chicken-and-potato-soup","title":"Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup)","description":"A comforting and iconic Colombian soup from the Andean region, featuring three types of potatoes that create a uniquely thick, velvety texture, flavored with the essential guascas herb.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":80,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Colombian"]},"course":["main","soup"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["gluten_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fajiaco_5ecdddb277%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d522c390-8c98-4907-af8e-9c6dc6fd738d","imageAlt":"Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup) — recipe cover","tags":["colombian","ajiaco","potato soup","chicken soup","hearty","traditional","gluten-free"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":6},{"id":"caldo_de_pollo_0a84b6986f","slug":"caldo-de-pollo","title":"Caldo de Pollo","description":"A comforting and traditional Latin American chicken soup featuring tender bone-in chicken, hearty vegetables, and fresh aromatic herbs in a clear, nourishing broth.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":80,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcaldo_de_pollo_0a84b6986f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=88964082-264f-4adb-98cb-189764cfc045","imageAlt":"Caldo de Pollo — recipe cover","tags":["chicken","soup","healthy","comfort food","latin american","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}