""Inexpensive to make, and fully authentic, this menudo will have your Latin lovers swooning! This recipe uses a combination of chiles to deliver its trademark red color, and packs a mildly spicy punch. And it is really quite easy to make - my husband absolutely devoured it the first time I made it."..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 gallons water, divided
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2 1/2 pounds beef tripe, cut into 1-inch pieces
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6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 large white onion, finely chopped
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1 1/2 tablespoons salt
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
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2 tablespoons ground red pepper
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5 de arbol chile peppers
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6 japones chile peppers, seeds removed
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6 cups canned white or yellow hominy, drained
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1/2 white onion, chopped
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 limes, juiced