Slow-Cooked Tripe in Tomato Sauce with Fufu

September 3, 2025 by Camila

🍲 Method

1. Prepare the tripe: Boil the tripe in salted water for about 30–45 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Make the base: In a pot, heat oil and sauté onions until golden. Add garlic and ginger, stir for 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes: Mix in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook until the tomatoes break down.
4. Spice it up: Add paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. Simmer: Add the cooked tripe and pour in water or broth. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the stew thickens.
6. Finish: Garnish with chopped parsley or coriander. Serve hot with fufu.

🍽️ Fufu (Quick Version)

If you’re using instant fufu flour:

• Mix the flour with hot water in a pot.
• Stir continuously until it thickens and becomes smooth.
• Shape into balls and serve alongside the stew.