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Flaki (Polish Tripe Soup)

Name: Flaki (Polish Tripe Soup)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Beef tripe', 'amount': '2 pounds, cleaned and cut into strips'}; {'ingredient': 'Beef bones', 'amount': '1 pound, preferably with marrow'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1 large, quartered'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrots', 'amount': '2 medium, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Celery stalks', 'amount': '2, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic cloves', 'amount': '4, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Bay leaves', 'amount': '2'}; {'ingredient': 'Allspice berries', 'amount': '5-6'}; {'ingredient': 'Dried marjoram', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh parsley', 'amount': 'for garnish, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Sour cream', 'amount': 'for serving'}; {'ingredient': 'Water', 'amount': 'enough to cover the ingredients (approximately 10 cups)'}

Flaki is a beloved traditional Polish dish that warms both the heart and soul. This hearty tripe soup, rich in flavor and steeped in history, showcases tender beef tripe simmered with a medley of aromatic vegetables and spices. Often enjoyed during the cold winter months, flaki not only represents the ingenuity of using humble ingredients but also serves as a comforting meal that brings family and friends together around the table. Serve it hot with a dollop of silky sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an authentic taste of Polish culinary heritage that delights the senses.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Beef tripe (2 pounds, cleaned and cut into strips)
Beef bones (1 pound, preferably with marrow)
Onion (1 large, quartered)
Carrots (2 medium, sliced)
Celery stalks (2, chopped)
Garlic cloves (4, minced)
Bay leaves (2)
Allspice berries (5-6)
Dried marjoram (1 tablespoon)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Fresh parsley (for garnish, chopped)
Sour cream (for serving)
Water (enough to cover the ingredients (approximately 10 cups))

Instructions

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the beef tripe and bones, and cook for 10 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse the tripe and bones under cold water.
In the same pot, add enough fresh water to cover the ingredients, then add the tripe, bones, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, allspice berries, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the tripe is tender and the flavors meld together beautifully.
After cooking, carefully remove the bones from the soup and discard them. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the flaki hot in bowls, garnished with a generous dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Dietary Information

Servings: 6 • Dish Type: Soup • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 3 hours • Calories: 300 • Fat: 10g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 4g

Flaki (Polish Tripe Soup)

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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