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Lampredotto Sandwich — traditional dish from Florence, Italy
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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Lampredotto Sandwich

How to order / say it
Say it Panino con il Lampredotto — [pah-NEE-noh kohn eel lahm-preh-DOH-toh]
Order I'd like the lampredotto sandwich, please.
Locally Vorrei il panino con il lampredotto, per favore.
Say locally

Florentine street food sandwich with boiled tripe.

Why try it?

A beloved Florentine street food, this dish shows the city's knack for turning simple ingredients into rich and flavorful experiences.

How it tastes

The sandwich is juicy with the slightly chewy texture of boiled tripe, balanced by a herby green sauce and a soft roll.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Dating back to the Middle Ages, lampredotto evolved from the consumption of lamprey, later replaced by tripe due to its affordability. It became an iconic street food, especially in local markets during the 19th century.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g lampredotto (tripe)
  • 🌾 2 bread rolls
  • 🥣 50 g green sauce
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 to taste pepper
  • 🧂 1 tsp chili flakes

Method

  1. 1 Boil the lampredotto in seasoned broth until tender.
  2. 2 Slice the rolls and stuff them with lampredotto.
  3. 3 Top with green sauce, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  4. 4 Serve hot and enjoy.

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