ReceptnaptárSpiced tripe soup (flaki)
Flaki is the famous tripe soup of Polish cooking: beef tripe, root vegetables, plenty of marjoram and nutmeg, served with grated cheese. Today it is a favourite in Polish pubs and restaurants, and many recommend it as a hangover cure. Cooked slowly and patiently, it reveals its true, rich flavour.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Wash the pre-cooked tripe thoroughly and cut it into thin strips.
- Put the tripe in a large pot with the stock, bring to the boil (high heat), then cover and simmer over low heat for 1.5-2 hours until tender enough to bite through.
- Meanwhile, cut the carrots, parsley root and celeriac into small cubes.
- Soften the chopped onion in the butter in a frying pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the root vegetables and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the fried vegetables to the tender tripe.
- Season with marjoram, nutmeg, chilli flakes, salt and pepper.
- Simmer for another 20-25 minutes over low heat until the vegetables are tender and the flavours have blended.
- For a thicker soup, blend a ladleful with a stick blender and stir it back in.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with grated cheese.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Pre-cooked, cleaned tripe makes the job much simpler; raw tripe has to be boiled and rinsed several times first.
- Marjoram gives flaki its characteristic flavour, so do not stint on it, and taste at the end, because tripe can take a lot of seasoning.
- Serve it piping hot with grated cheese, because as it cools the tripe starts to turn gelatinous and the fat soon sets.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy pre-cooked tripe?
From butchers, at markets and in larger supermarkets, often frozen. Polish shops also sell ready-made flaki in tins, which is the simplest solution.
Can chicken be used instead?
Yes, Polish cooking also has a similar soup made with chicken, known as chicken flaki. It is milder, but the seasoning suits it just as well.
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