Offal not a culinary preparation, rather a form of food as medicine . In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico, almost all internal parts and organs are consumed regularly. Chicken hearts, gizzards and livers are usually eaten fried or boiled, either alone, or in broth. Brainstem is served as soup, "sopa de médula". Several types of offal are commonly used in tacos, including: Tripe is also used to make "pancita" and "menudo". The "montalayo" is a dish made of chopped organs, spiced with "adobo", and cooked inside of the sheep stomach. This is known as "menudo de birria" in the
Menudo (stew) also commonly served in potlucks or buffet due to the inexpensive ingredients used in the dish. Menudo (stew) Menudo, also known as ginamay, is a traditional stew from the Philippines made with pork and sliced liver in tomato sauce with carrots and potatoes. Unlike the Mexican dish of the same name, it does not use tripe or red chili sauce. The dish is made with garlic, onions, tomato, pork, liver (pork or beef), diced potato, raisins, diced carrots, green bell peppers, soy sauce, vinegar or calamansi and tomato sauce, and seasoned with salt and pepper. It is one of the