Best 7 Authentic Menudo Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to savor the authentic flavors of menudo, a traditional Mexican soup that has captivated taste buds for generations. This delectable dish, often served as a celebratory meal or a comforting remedy for hangovers, is a symphony of rich flavors and textures that will transport you to the heart of Mexico. With its unique blend of tender meat, flavorful broth, and an array of tantalizing ingredients, menudo is a true testament to the culinary artistry of Mexico. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of preparing authentic menudo, providing you with the necessary knowledge and techniques to create this classic dish in your own kitchen.
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MENUDO
This dish depends on how much of each ingredient you put in it. It just depends on how much you wish to make. This dish takes a while to prepare and to cook but it is worth it. The spices are always according to how hot or spicy you like your food. It tastes better on the second day. If you want to make more, increase the ingredients. If you want less, decrease the ingredients. I learned this on my own and my husband, who is Mexican, loves it. It will please the most avid Mexican food lover.
Provided by ksalinas
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 16 quart pot combine the tripe and the onions. Add water until pot is about 3/4 full. Cover and cook on low heat for about 2 hours, or until the tripe is tender. Add the hominy, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook for another 45 minutes to one hour to incorporate the flavors. Serve with fresh onions, corn tortillas and lemon if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 158.3 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 632 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
MENUDO ROJO (RED MENUDO)
Inexpensive to make, and fully authentic, this menudo will have your Latin lovers swooning! This recipe uses a combination of chiles to deliver its trademark red color, and packs a mildly spicy punch. And it is really quite easy to make - my husband absolutely devoured it the first time I made it.
Provided by GUSTAVO6
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring 1 gallon water to a boil. Place tripe in the pot, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours. Periodically skim off fat with a spoon. Drain water, reduce heat, and pour in a fresh gallon of water. Continue to simmer tripe for 2 hours; drain.
- Pour remaining 1 gallon water into the pot with tripe, and bring to a boil. Stir in garlic and 1 white onion. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Arrange the de arbol chile peppers on a baking sheet, and broil about 2 minutes, just until they begin to scorch. Remove from heat, slit lengthwise, and remove seeds. In a blender or food processor, blend the de arbol chile peppers and japones chile peppers until very finely chopped. Mix into the pot, and continue cooking 2 hours over low heat.
- Mix the hominy into the pot. Continue cooking 1 hour. Serve with remaining onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 139.2 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1679.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
AUTHENTIC MENUDO
Adapted from my friend Veronica's recipe, adding measurements. Add as much or as little chili powder as you would like.
Provided by piranhabriana
Categories Mexican
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 large pot, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth and garlic to a boil. Add tripe and pig feet. Simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
- Remove pig feet and discard. Add Menudo seasoning, chili powder, and salt. Combine well. Add water. Return to a low boil. Drain and add hominy. Simmer another half hour.
- Serve with corn tortillas and limes if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.5, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 206.8, Sodium 2676.4, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 3.7, Protein 32.8
MENUDO
Steps:
- Place beef tripe into a pot of boiling water, just enough to cover the tripe. Add garlic and onions and salt. Cover and cook for about 1 hour. When tripe is tender add the remaining ingredients including the hominy and cook about 15 or 20 minutes longer. Add more salt if needed. This is a spicy dish and it goes well with cilantro and a twist of lime. Corn tortillas are a good compliment.
MEXICAN MENUDO
The meat that people use inside Menudo soup is meat from a cow's stomach and is filled with vitamins and nutrients. For some cultures who are not used to this meat style, it may sound strange, but it is truly delicious! The Meat melts in your tongue and does a great job absorbing the flavors of the caldo. Caldo is the Spanish word for the liquid of the soup.
Provided by Just Mexican Food
Categories Main Course
Time P1DT5h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- The day before making this dish, prepare the meat for cooking. You should use the cutting board to slice three pounds of beef strife (cow stomach) into chewable sections. Once it is cut up, rinse the meat and place the meat with 1/2 of the seasonings listed in the ingredients in a large zip lock bag. Take out as much air as possible.
- You should leave the meat in the bag for 24 hours for stronger flavors as the meat soaks in the seasoning mixture. Never leave the meat out, however, for more than a few minutes at a time.
- In a pot, fill it with water nearly to the top. As it heats up on medium to high heat, cut the vegetables and place them inside the water. The peppers should be left for the end. Place them to the side. During this step, after the vegetables are cut, place the meat into the water to boil. The meat should cook for 2-3 hours slowly.
- After an hour has passed, add the rest of the seasoning you didn't use previously for the preparation of your meat. In this step, also add the peppers and bring the soup to a low temperature. During this step, the meat is nearly done cooking. Set a timer for one hour and frequently check, stirring the mixture.
- About 10-15 minutes before your soup is done, start warming the tortillas on a hot pan. Although you can use white corn tortillas, yellow corn tortillas are best for flavor. Place four tortillas on medium heat, and every minute, flip them over. Place them in a plate or bowl to the side as they finish.
- As the tortillas are warming up, don't forget to slice up the limes into wedges.
- Once the four steps are complete, your Menudo soup should be done! The last step is to pour the mixture into bowls and squeeze some delicious lime juice. Enjoy!
AUTHENTIC SUNDAY MENUDO
The original Mexicancomfort food... great to nurse a hongover after you celebrate too much on Saturday nights or to just enjoy anytime. We make this for the day after all of our parties, weddings, etc. You'll love it... WARNING: it is a tad bit on the spicy side, but not too bad! If you can eat at most mexican food restaurants without whining, this will be fine for you. If you think mild salsa is hot, maybe try this w/o the pequins and the cayenne. Please review! :)
Provided by AZRoxy63
Categories Mexican
Time 4h30m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Wash tripe thoroughly and cut into bitsize (1") pieces.
- Rinse knuckles and place in pot along with cut up tripe.
- Add water and bring to boil.
- Once boiling, add quartered onions, garlic, salt, oregano, red pepper flakes, pepper, green onions, japones, cayenne, and green chilies.
- Cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook 3 hours until tripe is almost clear and jelly-like.
- Remove the knuckles, and when cool, remove the meat, chop it & return it to pot.
- Throw out bones from the knuckles.
- Stir in hominy and cook another hour with the pot covered.
- Serve with sides of chopped onion, cilantro, and lime quarters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.3, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1788.9, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 3.1
DELICIOUS MENUDO
SO GOOD !TRY IT YOU MIGHT LIKE IT
Provided by FANNIE MCCOY @ZAYDEN2
Categories Beef Soups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut tripe in small bite size pieces. Cut pigs feet in 2 in. Pieces (you can get these sliced by your butcher).
- Put meat in large pot with about 1 gallon of water and simmer together with salt, complete seasoning, garlic, and cilantro for about 4 hrs. or until tripe and pigs feet are tender.
- While cooking add more water if necessary and skim off white foam that forms on top.
- Add chili powder and hominy, and simmer the last 30 min. of cooking.
- Serve with lemon wedges, chopped onion, and cilantro.
- Great with cold drinks, friends and love! Enjoy delicious menudo!
Tips:
- Choose the right cuts of meat: Use a combination of beef cheek, honeycomb tripe, and beef shank for the best flavor and texture.
- Soak the tripe thoroughly: This will help remove any impurities and make it more tender.
- Season the meat well: Use a combination of garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, and bay leaves to create a flavorful broth.
- Cook the menudo slowly: This will allow the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.
- Add vegetables and hominy towards the end of cooking: This will prevent them from becoming overcooked.
- Serve the menudo with your favorite toppings: Such as chopped cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges, and hot sauce.
Conclusion:
Menudo is a delicious and hearty Mexican soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this traditional dish at home. Invite your friends and family to enjoy this flavorful and comforting soup together. Experiment with different toppings and sides to find your perfect combination. Happy cooking!
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