Ciorbă de Burtă

Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Ciorbă de Burtă, a traditional Romanian tripe soup enriched with creamy sour cream and a hint of vinegar. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish warms both the body and soul.

• 1 kg beef tripe
• 500 g beef bones
• 3 liters water
• 2 pcs carrots
• 1 pcs celery root
• 2 pcs onions
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 pcs egg yolks
• 200 g sour cream
• to taste g salt
• to taste g pepper
• to taste ml vinegar

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the beef tripe under cold water and cut it into strips.

2. 2

   In a large pot, add the beef bones and water. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes to create a rich broth.

3. 3

   Add the tripe, carrots, celery root, and onions to the pot. Simmer for 2-3 hours until the tripe is tender.

4. 4

   Remove the bones and vegetables, then cut the tripe into smaller pieces. Return the tripe to the pot.

5. 5

   In a bowl, mix the egg yolks and sour cream. Temper the mixture by adding a ladle of hot broth, then stir it back into the soup.

6. 6

   Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and vinegar to taste. Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve hot in bowls with a dollop of sour cream and additional vinegar if desired.