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 camarones" week in honor of the dish, which occurred from July 10–16, 2016, in restaurants in Lima, Tacna and Arequipa. The initiative was officially announced at a press conference in Lima. The proposal was supported by the Faculties of Tourism, Psychology and Sciences of Communication at the University of San Martín de Porres. Sinigang na hipon is a tamarind-based sour soup served in the Philippines. It is made with shrimps or prawns, onions, water spinach, radishes, tomatoes, and long green chili peppers, and usually seasoned with fish sauce. "Kaeng som kung", also referred to as "kaeng som" or "gaeng som"