πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό Zimbabwean Cuisine

Rupiza

Grilled Beef Tripe

Prep Time 2 hours
Servings 4
Difficulty Hard
Calories 288 kcal

Beef tripe cleaned meticulously and grilled over open coals until slightly charred and chewy, served with a spicy tomato dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef tripe, cleaned
  • 2 litres water for boiling
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Tomato relish for dipping
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean tripe thoroughly under running water, scrubbing with salt and lemon to remove any residue.
  2. 2 Boil in a large pot of salted water for one to two hours until tender enough to pierce easily with a fork.
  3. 3 Drain and cut into strips or squares, roughly five centimetres each, and pat dry with a clean cloth.
  4. 4 Brush lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides evenly.
  5. 5 Grill over hot coals for four to five minutes per side until charred and slightly crispy at the edges.
  6. 6 Serve immediately with tomato relish and sadza on the side for a complete meal.

Did You Know?

At Zimbabwean braais, rupiza is often the first item placed on the grill while guests wait for the main meat.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/zimbabwean/rupiza/