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Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪34gProtein
🌾24gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Panelada

How to order / say it
Say it Panelada — [pan-eh-lah-dah]
Order I'd like the panelada, please.
Locally Gostaria de experimentar a panelada, por favor.
Say locally

A robust stew made from beef tripe cooked with vegetables.

Why try it?

Panelada is a dish that reflects the resourcefulness and inventiveness of Brasilia's traditional cooking, often prepared in communal settings and beloved for its richness.

How it tastes

The stew offers a deep, savory flavor with a tender texture, enriched by slowly cooked vegetables and a hint of spices, typically served hot.

Origin & History — first documented: 1940

Panelada's roots can be traced back to the 1940s in rural Brasilia, where it was a practical solution for utilizing every part of cattle. It gained popularity due to its hearty nature.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g beef tripe
  • 🥕 300 g potatoes
  • 🥕 200 g carrots
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🥣 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 🌿 2 leaves bay leaf
  • 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Clean and boil the tripe in water until tender.
  2. 2 Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  3. 3 Add tripe, tomato paste, and vegetables; mix well.
  4. 4 Add water and bay leaves, simmer until vegetables are soft.
  5. 5 Season to taste and serve hot.

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