Škembe čorba

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Škembe čorba is a traditional soup made with a combination of tripe (usually pork or beef), onions, garlic, tomato sauce, bacon, and additional seasonings such as red pepper, black pepper, parsley, and bay leaves. The preparation process is notoriously long: tripe is first cooked separately for at least four hours, cut into thin strips, and then cooked again with the rest of the ingredients. Škembe čorba is typically served with vinegar, sour cream, and warm bread on the side. It also pairs well with seasonal salads. Due to the long preparation process and the strong aromas of tripe, this dish is nowadays mostly found on the menus of traditional restaurants.