Mondongo Colombiano

Name: Mondongo Colombiano
Yield: 8–10
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 2 pounds cleaned beef tripe; 1 pound pork shoulder or ribs; 12 cups water or stock; 1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 lemons for cleaning, if needed; 1 cup hogao; 1 pound potatoes, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 cup peas; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon achiote; cilantro and salt

Colombian Tripe Soup

Mondongo Colombiano is listed in Soups and Stews for Antioquia / Paisa. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.

Prep: 1 hrCook: 3 hrTotal: 4 hrServes 8–10Advanced

Ingredients

2 pounds cleaned beef tripe
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1 pound pork shoulder or ribs
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12 cups water or stock
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1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 lemons for cleaning, if needed
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1 cup hogao
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1 pound potatoes, diced
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2 carrots, diced
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1 cup peas
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½ teaspoon cumin
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½ teaspoon achiote(specialty)
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cilantro and salt
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Instructions

1
Rinse commercially cleaned tripe thoroughly.
2
If it retains a strong odor, rub briefly with lemon and baking soda, rinse repeatedly, and never combine baking soda with an acidic cleaner in a closed vessel.
3
Pressure-cook the tripe and pork with water and salt for 40–50 minutes, or simmer conventionally for 2½–3 hours.
4
Dice the tender tripe.
5
Add hogao, potatoes, carrots, peas, cumin, and achiote and simmer 25–30 minutes.
6
Finish with cilantro and serve with rice, avocado, and lime.

Ingredient Substitutions

Recipe-specific substitutions are published only when supported by verified culinary guidance. For ingredient sourcing, see our Colombian Pantry Guide and consult a qualified recipe tester before making substitutions that may change a dish’s flavor or texture.

At a Glance

CategorySoups and Stews

RegionAntioquia / Paisa

Prep Time1 hr

Cook Time3 hr

Total Time4 hr

YieldServes 8–10

DifficultyAdvanced

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cleaned beef tripe
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pork shoulder
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water
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baking soda and 2 lemons for cleaning
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hogao
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potatoes
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carrots
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peas
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