When two tripes go to war: Greece and Turkey in beef over soup origins

Food
12 May 2026 • 1:07 PM MYT
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When two tripes go to war: Greece and Turkey in beef over soup origins

Greece and Turkey are clashing over who can claim tripe soup as their own. Known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in Turkey, the centuries-old recipe is a staple in both countries - and a popular hangover cure.

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