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About the recipe
Tripas à moda do Porto is one of the most iconic dishes of the city, with an intense flavor and long preparation.
The recipe combines well-cleaned tripe, white beans, meats, and sausages in a robust stew.
Ingredients
- 1 kg of cleaned and pre-cooked tripe
- 500 g of cooked white beans
- 300 g of beef
- 200 g of chicken
- 150 g of chorizo
- 150 g of ham or bacon
- 2 onions
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 carrots
- Bay leaf, olive oil, salt, and pepper
Preparation method
- Wash and cook the tripe until very tender.
- Cook meats and sausages in aromatic broth.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and bay leaf.
- Add chopped meats, tripe, and white beans.
- Cook slowly until the sauce thickens.
- Adjust seasonings and serve with white rice.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Cleaning and pre-cooking the tripe are essential.
- The dish improves when simmered slowly.
- Control salt due to the sausages.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- In Brazil, buy tripe that is already cleaned.
- Canned white beans can be added only at the end.
Pairing
Red wine from Douro. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink responsibly.
Editorial note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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