World Flavors Cookbook

Tacos de Tripa

Crispy or soft fried beef small intestines served in corn tortillas, a favorite among taco connoisseurs.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 1 kg clean beef tripe (small intestines)
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• Small corn tortillas
• Oil for frying
• Toppings: salsa, onion, cilantro, and lime

Instructions

1. Boil the tripe with onion and garlic until very tender (about 1-2 hours). Drain and chop into small rings.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and fry the chopped tripe until it reaches your desired crispiness (some prefer it soft, others "bien dorada" or very crispy).
3. Season with salt.
4. Serve on warm tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.