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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.