Cau Cau

Name: Cau Cau
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef tripe, diced; 4 yellow potatoes, diced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup red onion, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 3 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup frozen green peas; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

A traditional Peruvian stew featuring tender diced beef tripe cooked with potatoes, aromatic yellow aji pepper, turmeric, and fresh mint.

70 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

PeruvianDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef tripe, diced
4 yellow potatoes, diced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup red onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
3 cups beef broth
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup finely diced red onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste and 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4

Add 1.5 lbs diced beef tripe and 3 cups beef broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until meat reaches 165F and is tender.
5

Add 4 diced yellow potatoes and cook uncovered for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
6

Stir in 1/2 cup frozen green peas and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, cooking for 2 additional minutes before serving.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Cau Cau reach?

For Cau Cau, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of aji amarillo in Cau Cau?

The entry for Cau Cau calls for 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste. In its place: Blend a roasted orange or yellow bell pepper with a little habanero or serrano. It approximates both the fruitiness and the heat.

Is Cau Cau gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Cau Cau is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How much protein is in Cau Cau?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 28 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 30 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

How long does Cau Cau keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Cau Cau within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

Serve it with

Papa Dorada side
Ensalada Rusa Peruvian Potato Beet Salad salad
Emoliente drink
Pionono dessert

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