Trippa or tripe is obtained from the three cavities between the esophagus and the stomach. The prestòmaci is the rumen (the largest sac-shaped part, also called tripe, cross, cross, belly, smooth tripe or busecca), the reticulum (or cap, a small sac with a globular appearance, also called cap, nest of ‘ape, bonetto or beretta) and the omasum (ovoid-shaped covered internally by a mucous membrane composed of lamellae, from which the different names derive: millefogli, libro, centopelli or foiolo).
In some regions of Italy, however, such as in Lombardy, the first part of the small intestine of the calf and ox is also considered tripe. It is called riccia (curly or French tripe), and it is particularly rich. In Lazio is known as Paiata. Also in Lombardy, in addition to ruminant tripe, tripe, i.e. the pig’s stomach, is also used. Lamb tripe is rarely used in Italy except for in some traditional Abruzzo dishes.
In any case, different types of tripe that we find on the market today are already cleaned and partially pre-boiled. The washing and bleaching methods used for this operation considerably affect its gastronomic quality (aggressive detergents, or excessively long cooking damage the tripe). For this reason, if you want to prepare an excellent tripe, it is best to contact a trusted butcher, expert in the treatment of this delicate meat.
Tripe Nutritional Information
Tripe is a rather rich food, with a high protein content (16/18%, similar to that of veal). Its presumed poor digestibility however, is not so much due to the fat content (4%), as to the abundance of seasonings and flavorings used for its preparation. The same can be said for the calories of tripe -100 g of tripe develop 106 kcal – a value that usually increases dramatically when the recipe is completed. The sore point of tripe is represented by the abundant quantity of cholesterol, but considering that you don’t eat tripe every day you shouldn’t be alarmed.
Trippa in Italy
Tripe is part of the Italian culinary culture: each region has its own traditional recipe, and even a different sensitivity and appreciation, due to the varying uses and habits. Tripe is such a consolidated presence on our tables (and on those around the world), that the recipes that see it as the protagonist are really many. Some consider tripe a soup (the Lombard Busecca, the Paduan Sopa de Tripe, or the Neapolitan tripe soup), others a second course (the tripe alla bolognese – with Parmigiano – or that alla Lucchese – with cheese and cinnamon), others still a sandwich filling (the famous Florentine street-food based on Lampredotto or the Calabrian morzello which is enjoyed with the traditional Pitta Calabrese bread), and even canned food!
Trippa alla Romana
The traditional Roman recipe for Trippa alla Romana.
1kg(2.2lbs)tripeif possible whole and not pre-sliced
400g(1.67cups)peeled tomatoes
1(1)onion
1(1)stick of celery
1(1)carrot
1(1)clove of garlic
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
1carton(4cups)Vegetable broth
1bunch(1bunch)Mint
Grated Pecorino Romano to taste
Salt and pepper or chillito taste
Instructions
Rinse the tripe well under running water. In a large pot, put the tripe to boil in plenty of salted water along with a sliced carrot, a stalk of celery in pieces, an onion and a bunch of parsley.
When the water boils, lower the heat to low and continue cooking for 45 minutes. Let it cool.
Prepare a soffritto with the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic clove.
In an earthenware pan, add the extra virgin olive oil and the soffritto at low heat. Gently soften the vegetables, stirring often until they are translucent.
Slice the tripe into strips and pour it into the pan when the sauté begins to brown.
Cook for a few minutes, stirring, then add the chopped tomatoes, add salt and pepper and continue cooking for about an hour.
During this time stir often and add a ladle of broth or hot water when necessary, bearing in mind that at the end the tripe must be immersed in a generous sauce.
When cooked, pour the tripe into the serving dish and complete the dish with plenty of grated pecorino and chopped mint leaves on top.
Tripe (trippa in Italian) is a classic dish in regional Italian cuisine made from the edible lining of the stomachs of ruminants, primarily cows. In Lombardy, tripe may also be the first part of the small intestine of a veal calf or a steer. It is a simple dish, but it requires many hours of cooking time.
Make tripe stew by placing your cleaned pieces of tripe in a heavy pot filled with water. Cook the tripe until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit, then put the cooked tripe pieces in a different pot with your stew ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes so that the meat can absorb the stew flavors.
Trippa alla Romana is a very ancient dish of the typical Roman cuisine which is traditionally eaten on Saturday lunch in many trattorias in Trastevere and Testaccio districts. Like the tail, the coratella, the pajata and other offal, the tripe is a fifth quarter, the least valuable part of the animal.
Tripe is the lining of beef, hog or sheep stomach although most sold is from beef. This part of the animal is tough and requires long cooking for tenderness. Beef tripe is most often obtained from the first three of the four stomachs of beef cattle (rumen, reticulum, and omasum).
Today we're going to look at perhaps the simplest way to make tripe in the Italian repertoire, trippa alla fiorentina, Tripe in the Florentine style. Pre-cooked tripe is simmered in tomato sauce, then served topped with grated parmigiano-reggiano.
In Mexican cuisine, Menudo, also known as pancita ([little] gut or [little] stomach) or mole de panza ("stomach sauce"), is a traditional Mexican soup, made with cow's stomach (tripe) in broth with a red chili pepper base.
Tripe is rich in collagen, a protein that supports skin elasticity, joint health, and overall connective tissue integrity. Consuming collagen-rich foods like tripe may contribute to healthier skin and improved joint function.
The cooking time for tripe can range from 1 to 20 hours. With just 1 or 2 hours of cooking, tripe will be tender and chewy and will take on the taste of the vegetables and herbs it has been cooked with. Longer cooking will make it even more tender and flavorful.
Rub the tripe with rock salt and rinse it with vinegar.
Vinegar is acidic and is therefore useful at getting deep into the layers of the tripe and effectively cleaning it. Next, use the rock salt again and rub it across the tripe the same way you just did.
Generally, the more work a muscle does, the more cooking it will take to become tender. And what does more work than a cow's stomach? Plan on braising any tripe dish at least a couple of hours. The good news is, it's almost impossible to overcook.
This classic Roman dish is made by stewing tripe in a tart tomato sauce along with finely chopped fresh herbs. The dish is additionally flavored with garlic and onions.
Pagliata (or, in Romanesco dialect, pajata) is a traditional Roman dish primarily using the intestine of a young calf (tripe). As it has only eaten milk, the resulting dish is similar to cheese in a sausage casing. It is usually plaited for serving.
Despite the psychological barrier that some people experience in regards to eating an animal's stomach lining, well-dressed tripe has a mild flavor and combines nicely with many other ingredients, especially aromatic elements such as onion, garlic, and some herbs. Similar to tofu, tripe absorbs the flavors of the dish.
In Mexican cuisine, Menudo, also known as pancita ([little] gut or [little] stomach) or mole de panza ("stomach sauce"), is a traditional Mexican soup, made with cow's stomach (tripe) in broth with a red chili pepper base.
Beef tripe is made from the muscle wall (the interior mucosal lining is removed) of a cow's stomach chambers: the rumen (blanket/flat/smooth tripe), the reticulum (honeycomb and pocket tripe), and the omasum (book/bible/leaf tripe). Abomasum (reed) tripe is seen less frequently, owing to its glandular tissue content.
If you have any qualms about this kind of eating, know that tripe has a much milder flavor than other variety meats. Indeed, tripe can be very mild depending on what type you're talking about (see Notes below). And it's low in calories, yet packed with protein and all sorts of vitamins and minerals.
Tripe, also known as offal, is a cut of meat that comes from the stomach lining of farm animals, including cows, pigs, sheep, and goats. Cultures around the world have long been using it as a healthy source of protein. It can be found in the traditional cuisine of Asia, Africa, Europe, and parts of the Americas.
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