Unheard of Street Food in Taiwan | STRANGE Tainan Street Food Tour - MEDICINAL INTESTINE SOUP

goat intestines

🥗Healthier: chicken intestines

💰Cheaper: pork intestines

Chicken intestines are leaner and more accessible, while pork intestines are often less expensive.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Clean the goat intestines thoroughly under running water.

Boil the intestines in a pot with water until tender, about 1-2 hours.

In a separate pan, sauté chopped onions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant.

Add the boiled intestines to the sautéed mixture.

Stir in chopped scotch bonnet peppers and seasoning cubes.

Pour in additional water to achieve desired soup consistency.

Add salt to taste and simmer for 15 minutes.

Incorporate bitter leaf and let it cook for another 5 minutes.

Add thyme, bay leaves, and lemongrass for flavor.

Adjust seasoning as necessary and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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