Tribe Soup (iskembe) Recipe
Traditional Turkish soup made with tripe.
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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Tripe
Thoroughly clean the tripe under cold water. In a large pot, add the tripe and cover it with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours until tender.
- 2
Make the Soup Base
In another pot, add the 2 liters of water, chopped onion, garlic cloves, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Bring to a boil.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the tripe is tender, cut it into small pieces and add it to the soup base. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4
Final Touches
Stir in the lemon juice and chili flakes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- 5
Serve
Serve hot, topped with a dollop of yogurt for creaminess. Enjoy your traditional Turkish Iskembe!
