bulka > wrote:

> Menudo without the tripe isn't menudo.

In the context, yes. However, there is also Filipino menudo, which is a
different thing and contains no tripe of any kind. Here a recipe I once
posted. It is from
<http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Tagalog/Tagalog_Default_files/Philippine_Culture/pagkaing%20pilipino/lutuingkarne/Menudo.htm>

Victor

M E N U D O
(Pork and Mixed Vegetable Stew)


Ingredients:

2 tbsp Cooking oil
1/2 k Pork, cut into
1/2-inch cubes
3 med Potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 med Carrots, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 c Chick peas, cooked
1 c Green peas, cooked
1 med Red bell pepper, cut into cubes
1 med Green bell pepper, cut into cubes
1/2 c Raisins
4 c Tomato sauce
3 med Saba banana, cut into cubes
1 med Onion, cut into cubes
5 cloves Garlic, peeled and chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Saute pork cubes in garlic and onion until almost done.

2. Add in potato and carrot cubes. Bring to a boil.

3. Add in tomato sauce, and bring to a boil.

4. Add in banana cubes, chick peas, green peas, and bell peppers. Bring
to a boil.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add in raisins.