Roman-Style Tripe Trippa alla Romana (Mario Batali) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
2 pounds tripe |
1/2 cup white vinegar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 red onion, thinly sliced |
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped |
2 cups basic tomato sauce, recipe follows |
1/4 cup pecorino romano, freshly grated |
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano, freshly grated |
1 bunch mint leaves, finely chopped |
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1 spanish onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice |
4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced |
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried |
1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded |
2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved |
salt, to taste |
Directions:
1. In a large pot combine the tripe, vinegar, vanilla and enough water to cover the tripe by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the tripe is very tender, about 1 to 1 1/4 hours, replenishing the water as necessary.
2. Drain the tripe, reserving the cooking liquid, and allow to cool. Slice the tripe into 1-inch strips.
3. In a 14 to 16-inch skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat until almost smoking. Add the onion, garlic and tripe and saute 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the grated cheeses and the mint and stir to combine. When the tripe is finished, divide evenly among 6 warmed bowls and top with the cheese and mint mixture.
5. BASIC TOMATO SAUCE:
6. In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer. Yield: 4 cups
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