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
Prawn soup is a variant of the common dish caldo de siete mares (seven seas soup). "Chupe de camarones" (American English: "shrimp soup") is a common dish in Peru, and is a traditional part of Peruvian cuisine. The basic ingredients in the dish are river prawns, fish, potatoes, eggs, milk, oregano and chili peppers. Freshwater crayfish from rivers are also used to prepare "Chupe de camarones" in Peru. It has been described as having the consistency of a chowder. In July 2016 in Lima, Peru, a resolution was proclaimed by chefs and local owners of picanterías and restaurants for a "chupe de