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Cau cau

A beef tripe stew simmered with potatoes and cumin, spiced with ají and often served with rice. It is a traditional dish from La Paz, very comforting, usually eaten at weekends.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

724 kcal per serving

Protein
51.1 g
Carbohydrates
89.9 g
of which sugars
5.1 g
Fat
16.2 g
of which saturated fat
3.7 g
Fiber
5.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the tripe under cold water, then blanch it for 10 minutes in a pan of boiling water, and drain.
  2. Cut the tripe into strips and brown them in the oil with the sliced onion and garlic.
  3. Add the cumin, paprika, tomato paste and chopped pepper, then stir for a few minutes.
  4. Pour in the water, add the bay leaf, salt and pepper, then simmer covered for 1 hour over low heat.
  5. Add the potatoes cut into large chunks and cook for another 25 to 30 minutes, until tender.
  6. Check the seasoning and serve hot with white rice.

Variations and tips

Lighter version. Replace part of the tripe with chicken pieces for a less rich dish that keeps the taste of cumin.

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