Roman-style tripe
Trippa alla romana
Traditional Lazio recipe with mint and Pecorino Romano cheese
Beef tripe braised in tomato sauce with mint and Pecorino: Saturday morning fare in Rome, street food and comfort food.
Roman-style tripe is one of the pillars of Roman cuisine, traditionally eaten on Saturday mornings in front of trattorias. The secret lies in two ingredients: fresh Roman mint (not parsley) and Pecorino Roman. This combination distinguishes Lazio tripe from all others. Even today, it's sold in some Roman delis as street food wrapped in paper.
Instructions
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Blanch tripe
5 minCut the tripe into even strips approximately 1 cm (0.39 in) thick. Place in plenty of boiling water and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and dry thoroughly. The water should be cloudy, while the tripe should remain firm and free of strong odors.
Cook in tomato sauce
60 minHeat the oil in a saucepan And gently sauté chopped onion and crushed garlic until the onion becomes translucent. Add the tripe and sauté for a few minutes, then deglaze with the white wine. Once the alcohol has evaporated, add the crushed tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook over low heat for 60 minutes. The tripe should be tender and the sauce thick.
Complete and serve
5 minTurn off the heat, add the chopped Roman mint and mix gently. Season with salt to taste and join the chili pepper according to taste. Complete with the Pecorino Freshly grated Romano cheese: the heat of the sauce should soften it without curdling it. Serve immediately, while the sauce is still hot and fragrant.
Chef's Tips
Mint is the Roman secret: don't use parsley or basil. Pecorino it is added off the heatPre-cooked tripe from the supermarket is acceptable and saves time.
Ingredients
- (28.22 oz) 800 g cleaned beef tripe
- (14.11 oz) 400 g of canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- (3.38 fl oz) 100 ml white wine
- Abundant fresh Roman mint
- (2.82 oz) 80 g of Pecorino Grated Romano cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Chili pepper
Can't find it in the US?
- tripeInternational markets
Honeycomb tripe from Latin or Asian markets
Or: No substitute
- pecorinoMost US supermarkets
Pecorino Romano is the easiest to find
It is saltier than most Italian pecorino: taste before adding salt.
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