Traditional Latin American Mondongo

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Place the cleaned tripe and cow feet

   Place the cleaned tripe and cow feet in a large pot and cover with water. 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.

   2 hr
2. 02

   Remove the tripe from the broth, let it cool slightly,

   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.

3. 03

   Heat a splash of oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper

   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.

   5 min
4. 04

   Add the tripe pieces and the reserved broth back

   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.

   30 min
5. 05

   Stir in most of the chopped cilantro

   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.

   5 min