Sirabi is an authentic and traditional Iranian food that is very useful for the body and digestion. It is also known as Persian beef tripe soup. The recipe is easy if you follow the instructions carefully.
Sirabi(Tripe), also known as “rumen,” is the first section of the multi-chambered stomachs of ruminant animals such as cows and sheep.
It is an extension of the esophagus and has a capacity roughly equivalent to one-seventh of the animal’s body weight. Tripe has a chewy texture and a neutral flavor, somewhat similar to liver, making it a versatile ingredient in many culinary traditions.
You may not connect with this dish at first glance, but as someone who has tried Persian tripe soup many times, I tell you that you must try it once.
The soft taste and easy chewing of this Middle Eastern Cuisine will make you fall in love with Sarabi.
The combination of lemon juice and Iranian spices makes this soup tastier and below I will tell you some useful tips so that you can easily make this dish at home and enjoy it.
What is Sirabi (Beef Tripe)?
Sirabi is an Iranian soup made from cows’ and sheep’s stomachs (the stomach lining of cows or sheep).
In Iran, this soup is served in Kale pache shops, and it is enjoyed as an evening meal with Sangak bread and lemon juice.
In English, sirabi is known as “tripe”.
Sirabi (Persian tripe soup) Recipe
Tripe is the edible stomach lining of a cow. It’s soft with a bit of chew, and has some texture to it. I wash it really well when I get it from the store until it’s white and clean.
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Ingredients :
| Sirabi sheep(beef tripe) | 1 whole |
| Chickpeas(optional) | 1 cup |
| onion | 2 pcs |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Turmeric and black pepper | 2 tbsp |
| Salt | as needed |
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
for:4 serving
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. It is very time-consuming and difficult to remove and clean tripe, and I bought a complete and cleaned pack of beef tripe from the store.
First, I fill a pot with water and divide the washed and cleaned syrabis into smaller pieces with scissors and put them in the pot let it come to the boiling point, and boil for 10 minutes.
2. After 10 minutes of boiling water, put them in the water and wash them under warm water.
Note: If you want to add chickpeas, you should soak them the night before and change the water several times to remove the flatulence. Then it should be cooked first with the rest of the ingredients.
3. Then pour them into a clean pot and pour this into the pot with water and let it boil.
4. Then we peel the onion and garlic. I divide the onion in the middle into four pieces and pour it into the pot along with the garlic.
Then we pour turmeric, salt, and black pepper into the pot.
Let it reach the boiling point and then add two tablespoons of oil to the pot.
5. We let all the ingredients cook together in the pot for three hours. When this traditional Iranian dish is fully cooked, we can add salt as desired.
Sirabi is ready, put it in a container with water and eat it with Sangak bread, lemon juice, or fresh lemon and enjoy.
Sirabi (Beef Tripe)Benefits and Disadvantages
| No | Benefits |
| 1 | Persian beef tripe is a rich source of vitamin A and selenium. Due to the presence of these vitamins, it is very useful for strengthening vision. |
| 2 | Another property of this food is strengthening the immune system. Due to the presence of vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and zinc in this food, it can be effective in strengthening the immune system. |
| 3 | The iron, magnesium, and selenium present in this food have made it possible to help people with hair growth. |
| 4 | Due to the presence of glucosamine, this food is very useful for treating joints and repairing them. |
| No | Disadvantages |
| 1 | Consuming too much of this food is very harmful for people who have high blood pressure |
| 2 | This food is rich in potassium and is not suitable for those with kidney disease |
| 3 | It is not recommended to consume this food during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless consulted by a doctor |
Tips for the Perfect Sirabi
| 1 | Add salt in the last hour of cooking so this food cooks better and its color remains white. But if you use a pressure cooker, you can add it at the beginning. |
| 2 | You can wash them and put them in the freezer, but it is better to use them fresh. |
| 3 | Tripes cans you buy from mid-spring to late summer are easier to clean. because in these cases the animal eats fresh grass. |
| 4 | You can eat this food with Sangak bread. Or pour it into the Ash jo. |
| 5 | You can not use chickpeas in making this Persian soup. But the use of chickpeas smells raw and watery. |
What is served with Sirabi?
- For easier digestion and a better taste of this dish, fresh lemon and orange are used.
- Besides this dish, Iranian pickles are used, such as Torshi Liteh and Persian pickled garlic.
- This dish is also eaten with fresh Sangak bread or Barbari bread.
- Finally, carbonated drinks such as lemonade are used as drinks.
FAQ
1. What is Sirabi in English?
This is called rumen or tripe in English.
2. What people should not use this soup?
Because of high potassium, dialysis patients, pregnant women, and people who take certain medications.
3. What is served with sirabi food ?
First, the water of this food is poured into a container and served with bread. Then they eat sirabi Persian food with bread. Along with this dish, fresh lemon, stone bread, Iranian pickles, and carbonated drinks are used.
4. Is this Persian Cuisine good for the body?
Yes, this Iranian soup is good for health. This soup is rich in vitamins A, C, E, selenium, zinc, iron, and magnesium, which helps to strengthen eyesight, strengthen the immune system, hair growth, and joint health.
Conclusion
In this article, we explained a traditional dish called Sirabi, which is one of the unusual and scary Persian food.
A food made from the intestine of a calf or sheep, which, contrary to its scary appearance, tastes great and has many benefits for the human body.
If you also have scary and delicious foods in your city and country, let me know in the comments.
Wow, unlike you, I love sirabi, and whenever I go back to Iran, I eat kale pache for breakfast and sirabi for dinner.
Hello, my dear Mahsai
I didn’t say I don’t like Sirabi
I just said that my stomach has been sensitive to this food since childhood
Otherwise, the food is great
I am glad that you have preserved the essence of Iranian cuisine
Thank you for sharing your great experience
I love it
Sirab Shirdoon and Kale pache are my favorite dishes that i donot forget this any time
hello my dear friend
I am very happy that this article explained one of your favorite foods