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Cleaned and Stuffed Intestines (Mombar)
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A traditional dish featuring meticulously cleaned and stuffed intestines, boiled with aromatic spices and then fried to a crispy finish. The stuffing is a flavorful mixture of rice, tomatoes, onions, herbs, and spices, making it a festive and delicious main course.
01:30:00 total
Serves 6
medium
Main Various
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Ingredients
- intestines - 1 kilogram (cleaned and prepared as per instructions)
- salt - 0.5 cup (for initial cleaning)
- baking soda - 2 tablespoons (for cleaning)
- vinegar - 1 cup (for cleaning)
- corn flour - 1 cup (used as scrub and odor absorber)
- coarse salt - 0.5 cup (used with corn flour for scrubbing)
- water - watch the video to see (for rinsing and soaking)
- lemon juice - watch the video to see (for soaking intestines with peel)
- tomatoes - 1.5 kilograms (finely chopped and seasoned for stuffing)
- hot peppers - 2 (finely chopped, added to stuffing)
- onions - 3 (rubbed with salt, pepper, and spices for stuffing)
- fresh herbs (dill, coriander, parsley) - 3 bunches (chopped for stuffing)
- olive oil - 1 cup (added to stuffing for smoothness)
- rice - 3 cups (washed and drained for stuffing)
- cinnamon stick - 1 (for boiling water)
- bay leaves - watch the video to see (for boiling water)
- mastic - watch the video to see (for boiling water)
- cardamom - watch the video to see (for boiling water)
- black pepper - watch the video to see (for boiling water and seasoning)
- sugar - watch the video to see (sprinkled in boiling water)
- salt - watch the video to see (sprinkled in boiling water)
- coriander powder - 1 tablespoon (for seasoning after cooking)
- cumin powder - 1 tablespoon (for seasoning after cooking)
- black pepper powder - 1 tablespoon (for seasoning after cooking)
- hot pepper powder - 1 teaspoon (for seasoning after cooking)
- smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon (for seasoning after cooking)
- salt - 2 tablespoons (for seasoning after cooking)
- oil for frying - watch the video to see (for frying stuffed intestines)
- chopped parsley and coriander - watch the video to see (for garnish)
Instructions
- Clean the Intestines: Remove excess fat from the outside of the intestines, peeling gently without cutting. Turn intestines inside out using the back of a spoon or fork to clean the inner side.
- Soak Intestines in Cleaning Solution: Place intestines in a mixture of half a cup salt, two tablespoons baking soda, and one cup vinegar. Let it foam and soak for 15 minutes.
- Remove Mucous Substance: Use the tube skin method by stepping on and pulling the intestines to remove the mucous substance inside. Repeat once or twice until intestines are creamy white and clean.
- Scrub with Corn Flour and Salt: Add one cup corn flour and half a cup coarse salt to intestines and scrub well to remove any remaining impurities and odors. Rinse thoroughly multiple times until clean.
- Final Rinse and Lemon Soak: Rinse intestines well, then soak in clean water with lemon juice and lemon peel for 10-15 minutes to add fragrance and remove any remaining smell. Rinse and drain.
- Prepare Stuffing: Rub onions with salt, pepper, and spices. Mix with finely chopped tomatoes, hot peppers, washed rice, chopped fresh herbs (dill, coriander, parsley), and olive oil. Mix well.
- Stuff the Intestines: Using fingers, gently push the stuffing into the intestines, leaving the ends empty to allow closing during boiling.
- Boil the Stuffed Intestines: Boil water with tomatoes, onions, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, mastic, cardamom, black pepper, sugar, and salt. Add stuffed intestines, let them sink and boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: Mix coriander, cumin, black pepper, hot pepper, smoked paprika, and salt to create a flavorful marinade.
- Fry the Cooked Intestines: Heat oil over medium heat and fry the boiled stuffed intestines slowly until crispy. Drain on a strainer to keep shape.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley and coriander over the hot fried intestines, then sprinkle the prepared seasoning mix for enhanced flavor.
