Bulgarian Breakfast Classics Ep.05 | Tripe Soup | Шкембе Чорба

tripe

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork belly is more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers a thicker texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice provides a fresh flavor with less acidity.

Thaw frozen tripe in the fridge overnight.

Cut tripe into half-inch pieces.

Place tripe and any juices into a pot.

Add 1 liter of hot water and a couple of pinches of salt.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.

Grate garlic into a bowl and cover with red wine vinegar.

After 45 minutes, add 1 liter of whole milk to the pot and bring to a boil.

Cook for an additional 15 minutes.

In a small pan, heat sunflower seed oil and add 2 tablespoons of paprika, stirring to prevent burning.

Add the paprika oil to the soup and cook for a few more minutes, adjusting salt as needed.

Serve with garlic vinegar, chili flakes, and black pepper, alongside toasted white bread and beer.

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