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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the tripe is very tender.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the cleaned tripe","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Once tender, remove the tripe from the broth and discard the onion. Strain the broth and set aside. Chop the tripe into small, bite-sized pieces and return it to the strained broth in the pot.","group":"Preparation","title":"Remove the tripe from the broth and discard the onion","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, egg yolk, flour, and half of the lemon juice until smooth. Slowly add a ladle of the warm tripe broth to the yogurt mixture while whisking constantly to temper it.","group":"Liaison","title":"Whisk together the yogurt, egg yolk, flour, and half of the lemon juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Liaison"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Slowly pour the tempered yogurt mixture into the main pot of soup. Stir continuously and bring to a gentle simmer for another 10 minutes until the soup thickens slightly. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and salt.","group":"Cooking","title":"Slowly pour the tempered yogurt mixture","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Prepare the garlic sauce by mixing the remaining 3 minced garlic cloves with vinegar and the rest of the lemon juice in a small bowl.","group":"Finishing","title":"Prepare the garlic sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Melt the butter in a small pan, add the red pepper flakes, and sizzle for 1 minute until the butter is red and fragrant.","group":"Finishing","title":"Melt the butter in a small pan","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Drizzle with the red pepper butter and serve the garlic-vinegar sauce on the side.","group":"Serving","title":"Ladle the hot soup","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, ensure the tripe is very well cleaned. Traditionally served with a side of extra garlic-vinegar sauce so each person can adjust the intensity to their liking.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["large pot","fine mesh strainer","whisk","small frying pan"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["milk","eggs","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"bowl","note":"Standard soup bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The tripe can be boiled and chopped a day in advance. Store in the broth in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. 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