Menudo
The Soup, Not the Band
The basics
Menudo is a traditional Mexican soup with beef tripe (stomach) as a main ingredient. Other ingredients include lime, chiles, onions, and cilantro.
Making Menudo
MAKING MENUDO. (WATCH FOR THE FLYING HOOVES)
Family Affair
Because it takes hours to prepare, making Menudo is often considered a communal activity.
Medicine?
Menudo has some medicinal value, and has been thought to help cure hangovers.
Celebration
An annual Menudo festival is held in Santa Maria, California, where thousands of restaurants compete for prizes. Money from the fest is raised for scholarships for local students.