World Flavors Cookbook

Sopa de Patas

Name: Sopa de Patas
Cook time: 180 min
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 1kg cow heel (patas de res) 500g tripe (tripa) Corn on the cob Yuca, chayote, and green plantains Achiote and cumin Lime and onion for garnish

A rich and gelatinous soup made from cow heel and tripe, flavored with corn and tropical vegetables.

Cuisine: El Salvador

Ingredients

1kg cow heel (patas de res) 500g tripe (tripa) Corn on the cob Yuca, chayote, and green plantains Achiote and cumin Lime and onion for garnish

Instructions

Boil the cow heel and tripe for several hours until the meat falls off the bone and the broth is thick. Add the vegetables and cook until tender. Season with achiote for color. Serve with chopped raw onion, cilantro, and plenty of lime juice to cut the richness.