Menudo 
                  (Beef Tripe Stew) 

                  2 lbs beef tripe 
                  2 qts water 
                  3 cans hominy, drained 
                  2 Tbs. chili powder 
                  Salt to taste 
                  4 tsp. mixed spices (cuminos and peppercorns) 
                  3 cloves garlic 
                  2 Tbs oil 

Cube tripe, rinse, and cook in water until tender. DO NOT ADD SALT TO WATER, 
IT WILL TOUGHEN TRIPE 
Grind spices and garlic in mortar. Brown chili powder in oil, add ground 
spices. Add cooked tripe, hominy and enough  water to cover. Now salt to taste. 
Simmer 30 min. 

Down here were I live this is served a lot during the holiday 
party season. A sure cure for the morning after too much partying. 
Sometimes call the "breakfast of champions". It may be seasoned at the table 
with lemon slices, oregano and chopped onions.