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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Cau Cau
A Peruvian tripe and potato stew with yellow chile, mint, onion, garlic, turmeric, and white rice on the side.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 5~380 kcal🇵🇪 Peruvian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 65 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking1 h 5 min
Ingredients
5 servings
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For the dish
- 700 gr Beef tripe
- 4 adet Potatoes
For the sauce
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 3 diş Garlic
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Yellow pepper puree
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Water
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the tripe in clean water for 10 minutes, drain it, and cut it into cubes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Dice the potatoes and finely chop the onion and garlic.
- 3
Cook the rice in a separate pot for serving.
- 4
Soften the onion in vegetable oil for 6 minutes, then add the garlic.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the yellow pepper puree, turmeric, dried mint, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 6
Add the tripe, potatoes, and water, then cook for 45 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
45 min45:00 - 7
Serve the tripe stew with rice, loosening the sauce with hot water if it is too thick.
💡 Tip: Even if the tripe is sold already boiled, simmer it for 10 minutes in fresh water; the sauce will smell cleaner.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cau cau in a deep plate with plain rice, lemon wedges, and optional hot pepper sauce.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~380
kcal calories
28
g protein
44
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 47%Fat 23%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cau Cau make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Cau Cau take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 65 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Cau Cau difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Cau Cau have?
Approximately 380 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 44g, fat: 10g.Is Cau Cau allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Cau Cau belong to?
This recipe belongs to Peruvian cuisine.How many ingredients does Cau Cau need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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