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

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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.

Questions

How long does Cau Cau keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cau Cau?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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