Can you imagine this guy turning beef tripe into a hat? How do you get rid of the smell? Here's how

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Cleaning tripe does require special tricks so that the distinctive smell disappears and the texture becomes cleaner and softer.

Brilio.net - Unique, touching, or even odd events often decorate the moment of Eid al-Adha. Usually comes the action of sacrificial animals. Well, this time it came from the person who took care of his sacrificial animal.

His funny action caught the attention of netizens because he used tripe innards as a hat. He joked and laughed with his friend who was recording his action while slightly waving the tripe on his head like an oversized hat.

Netizens say, it is similar to the style of a cleric named Hanan Attaki , whose appearance often wears a beanie hat, not a turban or peci. Given that his preaching is known to be close to today's children, it is understandable that his style is also youthful.

Now, back to the guy wearing the tripe hat, doesn't his head smell because of the tripe? How much shampoo would it take to get rid of the tripe smell, other netizens thought. On the other hand, BrilioFood has a tip on how to clean tripe to get rid of the smell and dirt. Check it out!

Cleaning tripe does require a special trick so that the distinctive smell is gone and the texture becomes cleaner and softer. Here's how you can practice at home:

- Rinse the tripe under running water to remove dirt and mucus that sticks to its surface. Rub gently with your hands so that the dirt is lifted as much as possible.
- Soak the tripe in lime water solution for 30 minutes to an hour. Lime helps remove odor and makes the tripe texture softer. After soaking, rinse again with clean water.
- Alternatively, soak the tripe in lime or lemon juice for 30 minutes. The natural acid from lime or lemon effectively neutralizes the fishy smell and whitens the tripe.
- Boil the tripe in boiling water with bay leaves and lemongrass for 30 minutes to an hour. The bay leaves and lemongrass will give a fresh aroma and remove bad odors.
- After boiling, drain and rinse the tripe again. For maximum results, rub the surface of the tripe with coarse salt and then rinse with hot water. Salt and hot water help remove residual mucus and dirt, as well as eliminate the fishy smell.
- Cut the tripe as needed and, if necessary, boil it again until it is really tender before processing it into your favorite dish.

With the steps above, the tripe that was previously used as a joke can be clean again, free of odor, and ready to be processed into a delicious menu.

Well, after being cleaned, the tripe offal is ready to be processed into your favorite menu. You can also try this one endul recipe, Brilio Friends.

For those of you who want to try processing tripe, here is a simple and appetizing recipe that you can try right away at home:

Ingredients:
- 500 grams of beef tripe, boiled until tender then cut into pieces
- 4 lime leaves, remove the leaf veins
- 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt to taste
- Enough cooking oil for frying

Ground spices:
- 10 curly red chilies (or to taste)
- 5 red cayenne peppers (optional, for a spicier sensation)
- 6 cloves of shallot
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon roasted coriander
- 1 cm turmeric, lightly roasted
- 1 cm ginger

How to make:
1. Boil the tripe until tender with bay leaves and lemongrass to make it fragrant. Once tender, drain and cut into pieces according to taste.
2. Heat the oil, saute the ground spices with bay leaves, lime leaves, and lemongrass until fragrant and the spices are cooked.
3. Add the tripe, stir until evenly coated with the spices.
4. Add salt and brown sugar, continue stirring until the spices are absorbed and the sauce thickens.
5. Once the spices look dry and have been absorbed, turn off the heat. Serve this classic spicy tripe with warm white rice.

1. What parts of beef tripe are commonly used for cooking?

Beef tripe consists of several main parts such as reticulum (the softest, suitable for soup/curry), omasum (stiffer, suitable for stir-fries), and abomasum (texture similar to intestines, often used for various dishes).

2. Why does tripe have to be boiled twice?

The first boil aims to remove odor and dirt, while the second boil is to obtain a soft texture and ready to be processed according to the recipe.

3. How do you store tripe to keep it fresh before processing it?

Once cleaned, tripe can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container for 1-2 days. For longer storage, store in the freezer to keep it fresh for several weeks.

4. Can these tripe cleaning tips also be applied to other offal such as intestines or lungs?

Yes, the basic principle is the same: wash thoroughly, soak in an acidic ingredient (lime/lemon/lime), and boil with aromatic leaves to remove the unpleasant odor.

5. Why does tripe sometimes still smell even after being cleaned?

It could be because there is still some mucus or dirt that has not been completely removed, or the boiling process is not long enough. Make sure all cleaning steps are done carefully and use aromatic ingredients when boiling for maximum results.

(brl/tin)