Abodi (beef reed, cow stomach) wholesale
Abodi is beef reed, the reed tripe from the cow stomach, a staple for pepper soup and mixed-meat dishes. We supply it scalded and frozen under our Afri-mama brand.
Packs: 12 x 1 kg and 24 x 500 gram cartons. Produced under HACCP in our EU approved plant (NL208262EG) and delivered DAP, frozen at -18C, across the EU and UK.
Also known as: abodi, beef reed, reed tripe, cow stomach
| Product | Pack | Process | Brand | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abodi | 12 x 1 kg | Scalded | Afri-mama | Frozen |
| Abodi | 24 x 500 gram | Scalded | Afri-mama | Frozen |
What abodi is used for
Abodi is beef reed, the abomasum: the fourth and true stomach of the cow. In Dutch it is the lebmaag. It has a smoother chew than shaki and takes pepper well, which is why it is a regular in pepper soup, in assorted meat (orisirisi) and in long-cooked stews such as ofada, ayamase and egusi.
It is hard-working muscle, so it needs a long simmer. We supply it scalded, cleaned and cut, frozen under our Afri-mama brand, in 500 gram and 1 kg packs.
Preparation
Thaw the abodi, par-boil it for about 10 minutes and drain that first water. Then simmer it gently in fresh water or stock for an hour or more, longer for thick pieces, until it is soft but still has body.
The salt, vinegar and scraping that raw reed needs has already been done on ours. The guide covers the home method step by step, and the dishes it suits best.
Read the full guide: How to clean and cook abodi (beef reed): pepper soup, assorted meat and stew →
Specifications
| Pack | box 12 x 1 kg, box 24 x 500 gram |
|---|---|
| Process | Scalded |
| Storage | Frozen |
| Brand | Afri-mama |
| EU approval number | NL208262EG |
Frequently asked questions
- What is abodi in English?
- Beef reed or reed tripe, the abomasum. It is also sold as cow stomach. In Dutch it is lebmaag.
- How long does abodi take to cook?
- Par-boil it for about 10 minutes and drain, then simmer it for an hour or more in fresh liquid. A tough piece needs more time, not more heat.
- Do I need to clean the abodi I buy from you?
- No. It is scalded, cleaned and cut before it is frozen at -18C. You par-boil it and cook.
- Which pack sizes are there?
- Cartons of 12 x 1 kg and 24 x 500 gram, under our Afri-mama brand.
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