Menudo- The Taste of Mexican

Menudo is one of the famous Mexican dishes like burritos and tacos.

Mexican dishes are flavourful dishes with a lot of proteins, vegetables, and crunchiness. 

The origin of menudo states it was a garbage cut so was a very affordable protein source for the masses.

Menudo is a very popular dish among Mexican people prepared for social gatherings, new year parties, family meetings, etc. It is popularly known as a hangover cure. 

The cow stomach is used as the main ingredient of the dish which is rich in protein content.

Mexican food is influenced by-

• The Mayan civilization was nomadic but was also involved in the farming of corn. Furthermore, it also introduced chocolates to the place.
• The Aztecs added salt and pepper to the taste and then also brought turkey and duck to the menu.
• The Aztecs were invaded by Spanish people who got livestock like goats, porks, beef, and sheep for protein sources and cheese to enhance the flavors. It also introduced olive oil, coriander, garlic, rice, and cinnamon to the platter.

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For the preparation of menudo, we require the below ingredients–

1. Dried guajillo chili
2. Cooked white hominy
3. Cane sugar
4. Minced garlic
5. Onion 
6. Mexican oregano
7. Ground cumin
8. Trip 
9. Trotters
10. Salt
11. Water
12. Coriander
13. Lime
14. Vinegar
15. Broth

The recipe for menudo is as-

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• Soak blanched tripe in cold water / wash unbalanced tripe with cold water and remove the fat.
• To boiling water add tripe and trotters and further boil it for 5 min and then drain it.
• Add the braising liquid to the drained trip and trotters and simmer it for 3hr and cool it down to room temperature.
• Drain it again and then brush off the trip and trotters. Strain the stock.
• At 350° F keep the guajillo chiles for 5 min after removing their stems and seeds. Keep it in hot water for 15 min afterward.
• Drain the chili blend with half of the stock and strain it. Add trip and trotters to it. 
• Take canned hominy (wash with cold water)/ Frozen hominy about 3 cups in the pot and then add other ingredients like salt, garlic, and onion to it and simmer it for 1 hr. 
• Serve the dish with lime, cilantro, and onion. Lastly, if kept overnight the flavors are enhanced.

Inspired by menudo a non-Mexican version is menudo pork which contains –

The beef trip, broth, onion, hominy, lime, oregano, chilies, hot dog, green peas, and sun-dried resins.

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The recipe- 

1. Firstly, the pork is soaked in soy sauce and lime for 1 hr in the refrigerator.
2. Garlic and onions are sauteed in a pan and pork is added to it and then fried until it becomes brown.
3. Further, tomato sauce and then dried bay leaves are added to it. It simmers for 40 min.
4. When the meat becomes tender garlic and ginger are added with sliced liver, vegetables Salt, and pepper.
5. Serve it with or without using chilies.

Storage for the dish-

The dish must be kept in an airtight container or a bag.

1.  Short-term storage –

The dish can be stored in the refrigerator for about 3 days for further use. It must be cooled before refrigeration.

1. Long-term storage –

It can be kept in the freezer for 2 months for special occasions or certain cravings.

Menudo is a good source of protein with a great taste. It is a good meal to keep your body and family/friends happy and healthy.

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