Mondongo

== Ingredients ==
* 6 lbs tripe, washed thoroughly in hot water and cut in 1-inch pieces or ½ x 2 inch strips
* 1 gallon water
* 2 large onions, chopped
* 4 cloves garlic
* 1 tbs salt
* ½ tsp black pepper
* 4 ancho chiles, dried
* 1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped fine
* 3 (14½ oz) cans yellow hominy, drained
* lime wedges
== Directions ==
# Place the tripe, water, onions, garlic,salt, and pepper in a large kettle and let it simmer over low heat for about two hours, skimming fat as necessary.
# Toast the chiles well, using care not to burn them. Remove seeds and veins,if desired, and grind fine. Add powdered chiles and cilantro.
# Simmer for an additional two hours. Add the hominy and cook for another thirty minutes. Serve with lime wedges. Serves 10 - 12
Category:Panamanian Meat Dishes
Category:Panamanian Soups
Category:Tripe Recipes
Category:Ancho chile Recipes
Category:Hominy Recipes
Category:Lime Recipes
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