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
Asopao takes a whole chicken, which is then flavored with spices such as oregano, garlic, and paprika, along with salt pork, ham, green peppers, chili peppers, onions, cilantro, olives, tomatoes, chorizos, and pimientos. For a final touch, green peas or asparagus might be added. Asopao Asopao is a rice soup, gumbo, or stew from Dominican Republic. Asopao can be made with chicken, pork, beef, shrimp seafood, vegetables, or any combination of the above. A popular version is asopao con gandules. Asopao was brought over to Puerto Rico from the Dominican Republic. Not really a soup, the most traditional Dominican dish is