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Ciorbă De Burtă

Name: Ciorbă De Burtă
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1.2 kg Beef tripe (cleaned); 500 g Beef bones; 2 pieces Carrots; 150 g Celeriac; 1 piece Onion; 12 cloves Garlic; 4 pieces Egg yolks; 300 ml Cream; 100 ml Vinegar; 10 pieces Black peppercorns; 2 pieces Hot pepper (to serve); To taste Salt

Ciorbă De Burtă is a classic Romanian soup that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Beef tripe (cleaned), Beef bones, Carrots, Celeriac, Onion, Garlic, Egg yolks, Cream, Vinegar, Black peppercorns and Hot pepper (to serve), the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Romanian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for A Simple Tomato Soup.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 30 minCook: 240 minServes 6

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Ingredients

Beef tripe (cleaned)1.2 kg
Beef bones500 g
Carrots2 pieces
Celeriac150 g
Onion1 piece
Garlic12 cloves
Egg yolks4 pieces
Cream300 ml
Vinegar100 ml
Black peppercorns10 pieces
Hot pepper (to serve)2 pieces
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1

Rinse the tripe several times in cold water, rub it with salt and rinse it again.

Step 2♨️ Boil

Boil the tripe in water with half the vinegar for ten minutes and throw away that first water.

Step 3🍲 Simmer

Cover it with fresh water along with the bones and root vegetables and simmer four hours.

Step 4

Lift out the tripe, cut it into fine strips and return it to the strained broth.

Step 5

Crush the garlic with salt into a paste and let it down with a ladle of the broth.

Step 6🥄 Mix

Whisk the yolks with the cream and ladle in hot broth, stirring without stopping.

Step 7

Pour the mixture into the pot off the heat, add the garlic and the remaining vinegar, and warm it through without boiling.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Ciorbă De Burtă carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown beef tripe (cleaned) in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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