offal Recipes
23 delicious offal recipes from around the world
Callos a la Madrileña
A classic Madrid stew featuring tender beef tripe slow-cooked with smoky chorizo, rich morcilla (blood sausage), and a paprika-infused tomato sauce, enriched with tender chickpeas. This is a hearty and traditional dish, perfect for a comforting meal.
Fegato alla Veneziana
Venetian calf's liver - thin liver slices with sweet caramelized onions.
Flaczki (Polish Tripe Soup)
A hearty and traditional Polish tripe soup, featuring tender beef tripe simmered in a rich, savory broth infused with paprika and vegetables. This soup is known for its distinctive flavor and comforting warmth.
Kokoretsi
A quintessential Greek Easter delicacy, Kokoretsi features lamb offal (heart, liver, kidneys, sweetbreads) meticulously wrapped in lamb intestines and slow-spit roasted over charcoal until golden and crispy. This dish is a cherished tradition, often prepared for Easter Sunday feasts.
Oreja a la Plancha (Grilled Pig's Ear)
A classic Spanish bar snack, this dish features tender, simmered pig's ears grilled to a delightful crisp, seasoned with paprika and garlic. The combination of chewy cartilage and crispy rendered fat offers a unique textural experience, perfect for sharing with a cold drink.
Ris de Veau (French Veal Sweetbreads)
A classic French haute cuisine dish featuring delicate veal sweetbreads, expertly prepared to achieve a crispy exterior and a luxuriously creamy interior. This recipe guides you through the essential steps for a truly exquisite result.
Traditional Scottish Haggis
The iconic Scottish national dish, a savory pudding made from sheep's offal (heart, liver, and lungs), mixed with oatmeal, onions, suet, and spices, traditionally encased and cooked within a sheep's stomach. A centerpiece for Burns Night celebrations.
Trippa alla Romana
Roman-style tripe - honeycomb tripe braised with tomato and mint.
Isaw (Filipino Grilled Intestines)
A beloved Filipino street food classic, Isaw features tender, marinated chicken or pork intestines grilled to perfection on skewers and brushed with a sweet BBQ glaze. It requires thorough cleaning and careful preparation but rewards with a uniquely delicious and smoky flavor.
Soto Mie (Indonesian Noodle Soup)
A fragrant and flavorful Indonesian noodle soup, Soto Mie, originating from Bogor. This version features a rich yellow broth, tender beef and offal, and is traditionally served with crispy risol (fried spring rolls) and fresh garnishes.
Sundae (Korean Blood Sausage)
A traditional Korean street food, Sundae is a type of blood sausage made by stuffing pig intestines with a flavorful mixture of glass noodles, glutinous rice, pork blood, and sometimes other ingredients like tofu. It's typically steamed and served sliced with a simple salt and pepper dipping sauce.
Sundae Gukbap (Korean Blood Sausage Soup)
A deeply savory and comforting Korean soup featuring tender pork bone broth, chewy sundae (blood sausage), various pork offal, and served with rice. This dish is known for its rich flavor and hearty nature, often enjoyed as a full meal.
Cau Cau
Peruvian tripe stew - tender beef tripe and potatoes simmered in a vibrant, aromatic yellow ají sauce. A beloved comfort food from Lima.
Chinchulines (Argentine Grilled Intestines)
Chinchulines are a beloved Argentine asado staple, featuring beef small intestines grilled until wonderfully crispy and flavorful. This recipe guides you through preparing and grilling them to perfection.
Chunchullos (Colombian Grilled Intestines)
A popular Colombian street food, chunchullos are beef intestines meticulously cleaned, then grilled until perfectly crispy and golden brown. Typically served with boiled salted potatoes (papas saladas) and a spicy ají sauce.
Molleja (Argentine Grilled Sweetbreads)
Molleja, or sweetbreads (thymus gland), are a prized delicacy in Argentine asado. This recipe focuses on grilling them to a perfect crispy exterior while maintaining a tender interior, served simply with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Mollejas (Argentine Sweetbreads)
Mollejas, or sweetbreads (thymus glands), are a highly prized delicacy in Argentina, especially during an asado (barbecue). This recipe focuses on achieving a perfectly grilled exterior with a creamy, tender interior.
Patita con Maní (Peruvian Pig's Feet in Peanut Sauce)
A rich and comforting Afro-Peruvian stew featuring tender, gelatinous pig's trotters simmered in a creamy, savory peanut sauce infused with the subtle heat of ají panca. This dish is a testament to the vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine.
Peruvian Beef Heart Skewers (Anticuchos)
Tender beef heart marinated in a vibrant blend of ají panca, vinegar, and spices, then grilled to smoky perfection. A classic Peruvian street food, often served with boiled potatoes and corn.
Rellena (Colombian Stuffed Blood Sausage)
A traditional Colombian delicacy, Rellena is a type of blood sausage stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, vegetables, and spices, then poached and grilled to perfection.
Sarapatel
A traditional and intensely flavored Bahian offal stew, featuring a rich sauce made with pig's blood and organs, seasoned with spices and chili. This dish is a testament to the fusion of Portuguese and African culinary influences in Brazil.
Tacos de Cabeza (Beef Head Tacos)
Authentic Tacos de Cabeza feature tender, slow-cooked meats from various parts of a steamed beef head, including cachete (cheek), ojo (eye), and lengua (tongue). A true taquería specialty, these tacos offer a unique and rich flavor experience.
Tacos de Lengua
Authentic Mexican Tacos de Lengua, featuring incredibly tender, slow-braised beef tongue, thinly sliced and served in warm corn tortillas. A delicacy for the adventurous palate, celebrated for its rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.