Beef Tripe Trio

Beef Tripe Trio

　　Beef Tripe Trio, a traditional Guangzhou snack.

　　The beef tripe trio soup usually contains beef heart, beef tripe, and beef kidney, all marinated in advance with seasonings such as wine and ginger juice. Some versions also include beef omasum and beef double stomach, which is the thickest part of the tripe. The beef double stomach must first be peeled of its tough black outer skin, then the fat is removed, and it is sliced along its natural grain to ensure a tender texture. The beef tripe trio is also blanched to order before being added to the broth, along with pickled vegetables and chives. This process is done as quickly as possible to preserve the aroma of the offal.

　　Beef Tripe Trio – Introduction to Guangzhou’s Classic Beef Tripe Trio Shops

　　When it comes to famous Guangzhou snacks, one cannot overlook the beef tripe trio from Xiguan. Two or three decades ago, the older generation would simply say “I want to buy ‘three stars’” at the market stall, and the vendor would deftly slice out the beef heart, beef liver, and beef kidney. Nowadays, the younger generation prefers to enjoy a bowl of beef tripe trio at authentic specialty shops.

　　Since the 1980s, beef tripe trio has evolved from a humble kitchen dish to a staple found in a handful of street-side eateries. Over 20 years later, the number of restaurants serving beef tripe trio in Guangzhou has grown from just a few to thirty or forty, and it has even become a refreshing side dish in upscale restaurants.

　　Several long-established beef tripe trio shops in Guangzhou still preserve the old crafting techniques and flavors. Their refreshing or tender textures continue to win over diners of all ages.