🇵🇦 Panamanian Cuisine

Saus

Pickled Trotters Salad

Prep Time 20 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Calories 192 kcal

A tangy, refreshing cold salad of tender beef tripe and vegetables marinated in lime juice and vinegar — a beloved Panamanian party appetizer.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil beef tripe until very tender, about 2 hours. Drain and slice into thin strips.
  2. 2 Combine vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
  3. 3 Mix tripe strips with cucumber, onion, bell peppers, and habanero.
  4. 4 Pour marinade over everything. Toss well.
  5. 5 Refrigerate at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
  6. 6 Serve cold, garnished with cilantro.

Did You Know?

Saus is Panama's secret hangover cure — every New Year's Day, families pull out the saus they prepared the night before.