Mondonguito a la Italiana is a traditional Peruvian dish with European influence, made with beef tripe cut into strips and cooked with fresh vegetables in a flavorful stew. It is considered a festive lunch, very popular in Lima. At our catering service, mondonguito a la italiana becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 1 kg beef tripe (cleaned and cut into strips)
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 large carrot (sliced)
- ½ cup green peas
- 1 large white onion (chopped)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the tripe
- Wash tripe thoroughly with water and lemon.
- Cook in salted water for 1 hour until tender.
- Drain and cut into strips.
- Make the sauce
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Sauté onion, garlic, tomato, and tomato paste for 5 minutes.
- Add cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the stew
- Add tripe strips and mix with the sauce.
- Pour in beef broth, potatoes, carrot, and peas.
- Cook over medium heat for 40 minutes until tender.
- Serve
- Serve mondonguito a la italiana hot in deep bowls.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Pair with white rice and bread.
Mondonguito a la Italiana is more than just food—it’s tradition, abundance, and flavor in every spoonful. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let mondonguito a la italiana win you over and taste the true flavor of Peruvian criolla cuisine.
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