Tripe Florentine Food

TRIPE RECIPE FLORENTINE WAY (TRIPPA FIORENTINA) - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Steps:

• I strongly suggest buying processed tripe: the color has to be white but not too bright, and the meat does not present any trace of dirt.
• Even if processed, commonly the tripe needs to be blanched: so, reduce the meat into strips big as a finger, then poach them 15 minutes into a solution composed by 4 quarts of water and 1 cup of vinegar.
• Discard the foam frequently with a slotted spoon. After that, raise and rinse the tripe. If you prefer a more delicate taste, change the solution of water and vinegar, and repeat this step.
• Peel and mince the onion along with celery, and carrots.
• Now, sauté the vegetables in a thick-bottomed heavy pot along with 4 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil, and 2 bay leaves, and the peeled and crushed garlic.
• Stir frequently and cook until the onion is soft and translucent. Finally, add the tomato paste and stir-fry a few minutes.
• Now, you have two options: fresh tomatoes sauce or canned tomatoes puree.
• In case you have some delicious ripe tomatoes, the first choice is preferable: click here to read the recipe of my sauce.
• In any case, follow these steps:
• When the sauteed vegetables are ready, add the tripe strips and 4 tbsp of olive oil, and stir-fry a few minutes.
• Then, raise the flame and baste with the wine, stirring frequently.
• After 5 minutes, add the tomatoes puree (or fresh tomatoes sauce), and the basil leaves coarsely break into pieces.
• Finally, cover with the lid, set the flame in order to let the sauce gently bubbling and cook at least 1 hour up to 2 hours and 30 minutes, depending on how much tender you desire the tripe.
• If the sauce is going to be too thick, add some meat stock or hot water. 5 minutes before serving, add the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
• Florentine tripe is delicious just cooked, but even better the day, reheated!

TRIPPA ALLA FIORENTINA: FLORENTINE TRIPE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat the extra-virgin olive oil. Add the garlic, celery, carrot, and onion and saute until they are soft. Add the tripe, and cook together on medium heat, for about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes including the juices. Break up the whole plum tomatoes with a fork.
• Let the mixture cook together until the sauce has reduced and thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the freshly grated Parmigiano cheese. Stir well and serve warm.

TRIPE FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Parboil tripe for about 30 minutes. Drain & cool. Slice up tripe into 2cm strips.
• Saute very quickly in a little of the oil in a large frying pan. Add the carrots, celery, onion, parsley & garlic. Add the tomato sauce, beef stock and wine. Add the seasonings and lemon peel.
• Simmer the sauce for a few minutes, and then add the tripe. Cook it on top of the stove, covered, for 1-1/2 hours or until tender. Or bake it in a moderate oven for same time.
• When ready to serve, sprinkle on the Romano and chopped parsley
• Serve with chargrilled Italian bread.

TRIPPA ALLA FIORENTINA

Steps:

• Pick out only the best parts of the tripe, either the meatier part or the spongy, honeycomb part, cut it into very thin strips. Saute onion, carrot and celery in butter. Add oil and tripe. Saute until golden in color. Add the tomatoes. Season with salt and cook over a very low heat for about 1/2 hour, until the sauce has reduced almost completely, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. The tripe may be served immediately without any garnish, or alternatively sprinkle some grated Parmesan over and brown in the oven for five minutes. ** (Tripe is best served with boiled or pureed potatoes or, if preferred, with cannellini beans in oil.)

TRIPPA ALLA FIORENTINA (TRIPE FLORENTINE-STYLE)

Steps:

• Cut the tripe lengthwise into strips, each about two inches wide. Cut the strips crosswise into half-inch-thick strips. There should be about 12 cups.
• Put the tripe and calf's foot pieces in a kettle and add cold water to cover. Bring to the boil and cook five minutes. Drain well.
• Return the tripe and calf's foot pieces to a clean kettle and add the water, whole onion, celery ribs, whole carrots, parsley sprigs, peppercorns and salt. Bring to the boil and let simmer three hours.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the vegetables. Remove the calf's foot pieces. Cut away the gelatinous skin and discard the bones. Shred the skin and add it to the tripe.
• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add the chopped onions. Cook, stirring, until the onions are wilted. Add the diced celery, diced carrots, minced garlic, basil and rosemary. Cook, stirring, about five minutes. Add the tomatoes and chicken broth, and cook about five minutes.
• Add this mixture to the tripe pot. Cook two hours. Stir in the butter and cheese and serve.