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    Turtle: Fried Cooter (Soft Shell Turtle)

    Source of Recipe

    Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1980

    List of Ingredients

    2 lb Turtle cut in 2-4" pieces
    1/2 c Vinegar
    1 t Salt
    1/2 c Flour, all-purpose
    1/4 c Milk plus
    1 tb Milk
    2 Eggs separated
    2 ts Olive oil or veg. oil
    1/8 ts Salt
    Vegetable oil

    Recipe

    Combine turtle, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover with water; simmer 1 hour or until tender. Drain and set aside. Combine flour, milk, egg yolks, olive oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter. Dip turtle pieces into batter; fry unti golden brown in deep oil heated to 375 degrees. Drain well on paper towels. Serves 4.

 

 

 


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