Intestines
Abdominal cavity — small and large intestine
Cleaned and processed beef intestines, sold for grilling or stewing. Gopchang (small intestine) in Korea is a BBQ favourite; chitterlings and sausage casings in Western traditions; aie in Arunachal Pradesh; various tripe-adjacent preparations across Africa. Requires thorough cleaning and long cooking.
Regional Names — 50 countries
| Country | Local Name | Conf. | Traditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | ruda | ● | |
| Argentina | chinchulines | ● | |
| Armenia | aghik | ● | |
| Azerbaijan | bağırsaq | ● | |
| Bolivia | chinchulines | ● | |
| Brazil | tripa | ● | |
| Chile | chunchules | ● | |
| China | niúcháng | ● | |
| Colombia | chunchullo | ● | |
| Czech Republic | střeva | ◑ | |
| Ecuador | tripa | ● | |
| Egypt | am'ā' | ● | |
| Ethiopia | internal organs | ◑ | |
| France | boyaux de bœuf | ◑ | |
| Georgia | natslavi | ● | |
| Germany | Rinderdarm | ◑ | |
| Greece | éntera | ● | |
| Hungary | marhabél | ◑ | |
| India | ojhri | ● | |
| Indonesia | usus sapi | ● | |
| Iran | rudeh | ◑ | |
| Israel | me'ayim | ◑ | |
| Italy | pajata pajata is veal not beef | ● | |
| Japan | motsu | ● | |
| Kazakhstan | ishek | ● | |
| Kyrgyzstan | ichegi | ● | |
| Lebanon / Levant | am'ā' | ◑ | |
| Mexico | tripas | ● | |
| Mongolia | gedes | ● | |
| Morocco | douara | ● | |
| Nigeria | roundabout | ● | |
| Pakistan | ojhri | ● | |
| Peru | choncholí | ● | |
| Philippines | bituka ng baka | ◑ | |
| Poland | jelita | ◑ | |
| Portugal | tripas | ◑ | |
| Russia | kishki | ◑ | |
| Saudi Arabia | masarin | ● | |
| Senegal | boyaux | ● | |
| South Africa | intestines | ● | |
| South Korea | gopchang | ● | |
| Spain | tripas | ◑ | |
| Tajikistan | ruda | ● | |
| Thailand | sai wua | ● | |
| Turkey | bağırsak | ● | |
| Ukraine | kyshky | ◑ | |
| United Kingdom | beef intestines | ◑ | |
| Uruguay | chinchulines | ● | |
| Uzbekistan | ichak | ● | |
| Vietnam | lòng bò | ● |
Regional names reflect documented butcher and market terminology. Confidence indicators reflect research quality, not cultural importance.
See also
Intestines in the main cut translator →
Tradition: Northeast India Whole-Animal Beef Tradition →
Tradition: Ethiopian Slaughter-Day Tradition →
Tradition: Quinto Quarto Romano →
Tradition: Orishirishi — Nigerian Assorted Meat →
Tradition: Greek Easter Offal Tradition →
Tradition: Fritanga Colombiana →