How to Make Puerto Rican Mondongo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Puerto Rican Mondongo is a delicious and hearty soup that is a staple in Caribbean cuisine. It is made with tripe, a type of edible offal from the stomach of a cow, and is commonly enjoyed throughout the island. This dish is bursting with rich flavors and comforting ingredients, making it a popular choice for family gatherings and special occasions.

The preparation of Puerto Rican Mondongo can vary from household to household, with each cook adding their own unique twist to the traditi...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef tripe, trimmed of fat and cut into cubes
  • 4 lemons, juiced
  • water to cover
  • 3 quarts beef stock, divided
  • 8 ounces cassava, peeled and cubed
  • 8 ounces potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 8 ounces yams, peeled and cubed
  • 8 ounces pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 8 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ½ (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ⅔ cup sofrito
  • 1 ear corn, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine tripe and lemon juice in a large bowl. Let sit, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer tripe and lemon juice to a large pot. Cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse tripe.
  • Return tripe to the pot. Cover with 2 quarts beef broth, adding water as needed. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook until tender, about 2 hours.
  • Stir remaining beef stock, cassava, potatoes, yams, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, sofrito, and corn into the pot. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    351 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 172mg
    • Sodium: 490mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 149mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1061mg