Flaki

Name: Flaki
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Poland
Ingredients: 2 lb beef tripe, cleaned; 2 lb beef bones; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 parsnip, sliced; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp marjoram; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; Pinch of nutmeg; Salt and black pepper; Grated parmesan, for serving

6 servings30 min prep150 min cookMedium Poland

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Flaki

Story updated September 17, 2026

Flaki, a tripe soup seasoned with marjoram and other spices, has been documented in Polish cooking since at least the medieval period, historically valued as a way to use every part of the animal. It remains a beloved, if polarizing, traditional soup.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

2 lb beef tripe, cleaned
2 lb beef bones
2 carrots, sliced
1 parsnip, sliced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp marjoram
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Pinch of nutmeg
Salt and black pepper
Grated parmesan, for serving

Instructions

1Simmer beef bones in water for 1 hour to make a broth, then strain.
2Simmer the tripe separately in water for about 2 hours until tender, then drain and slice into thin strips.
3Sauté onion, carrots, and parsnip in butter until soft.
4Combine the vegetables, sliced tripe, and beef broth in a pot.
5Simmer 30 minutes, then season with garlic, marjoram, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
6Serve hot with grated parmesan and crusty bread.

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