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Title: How to Make Turtle Soup
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eHow
URL Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_2067585_make-turtle-soup.html
Published: Dec 19, 2008
Author: eHow Food & Drink Editor
Post Date: 2008-12-19 17:38:50 by Critter
Keywords: None
Views: 166
Comments: 9
Making turtle soup from scratch is definitely not for the squeamish because you must start with a whole turtle. The following recipe is an old 19th century recipe and will render the most delicious turtle soup you will ever taste. Bon appetit! Instructions Difficulty: Moderate Things You’ll Need: Prepare the Turtle Step 1 Cut the turtle's head off in one quick blow, if using a live turtle. Immediately plunge the turtles head and body into a pan of very cold water. Step 2 When the bleeding has stopped, change the water and thoroughly scrub the shell and flesh with a brush, then place the head and body in unsalted water that is boiling rapidly. Continue to boil until the skin of the head and feet become white. Step 3 Cook the turtle in unsalted water until are soft under pressure from the fingers. This should not be anymore than three-quarters of an hour. Step 4 Once cooked to the required point, set the turtle aside to cool. Cut the under-shell loose from the upper shell and carefully remove the flesh. Separate the feet from the body and cut in tiny pieces and set aside. Empty the upper shell and discard the gall bladder. Also discard the sandbag, the heart, tail and intestines as well as the white muscles of the inside. Step 5 Remove and set aside the eggs, if the turtle is female, and set aside with the feet and liver. Sprinkle these are immediately with salt and coarse black pepper, place in a kettle with the turtle meat and cover with cold salted water, a few slices of carrots and onions, a bay leaf and two whole slightly bruised cloves. Step 6 Bring the water to a boil and cover. Transfer to an oven to cook at 350 degrees, still covered, and let cook for approximately 20 to 30 minutes more. Step 7 Refrigerate the cooked turtle it you won't use it immediately. Make the Soup Step 1 Combine the stock, egg whites and lemon rind and bring to a boiling point, beating continuously with a wire whisk. Simmer 5 minutes. Leave 15 minutes to settle. Step 2 Strain through a doubled cheesecloth, and just before serving, add the diced turtle meat and reheat without boiling. Step 3 Season and stir in the wine the moment before serving. Tips & Warnings * Any small particle of gall bladder remaining in the meat will impart a bitter flavor to the dish.
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#1. To: Critter (#0)
yeah but the turtle monster is no more... works for me. ;)
"Wherever a Knave is not punished, an honest Man is laugh'd at." -- George Savile (1633-1695) You're going straight to Hell! Next thing you'll say bad things about pugs!
Republicans believe in abortion -- they just wait until they're born and then call them 'collateral damage'.
Good recipe. Will probably go good while reading "Pug Mugs: Good Pugs Gone Bad"
I think we need a new posting category: Turtles(?)
I shall not vote for evil, lesser or otherwise. I tried finding a pug recipe, but they're all in Chinese. :)
I shall not vote for evil, lesser or otherwise. Goes good with egg-roll and wonton soup?? ;-)
I'm drinking a St. Bernard right now. ;-)
"If you love wealth more than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your counsel nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you. May your chains rest lightly upon you and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen.”—Samuel Adams
Turtles(?) I second the motion.
"Wherever a Knave is not punished, an honest Man is laugh'd at." -- George Savile (1633-1695) Damn I'd rather fish for catfish in 20 degree weather than clean a turtle. LOL. Like where is the meat?? Under the shell is just guts last time I saw one get smashed in the road.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Countries Without a Draft circa 2001 (You'll need this soon if you have kids) RUN SILENT, RUN DEEP * Any small particle of gall bladder remaining in the meat will impart a bitter flavor to the dish.
"Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth." -- Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
#2. To: Critter (#0)
#3. To: Critter (#0)
-Schweizerische Schuetzenzeitung (Swiss Shooting Federation) April, 1941
#4. To: OliviaFNewton, Turtle (#1)
yeah but the turtle monster is no more... works for me. ;)
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#5. To: X-15, Turtle (#3)
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#6. To: Critter (#5)
-Schweizerische Schuetzenzeitung (Swiss Shooting Federation) April, 1941
#7. To: X-15, Critter (#6)
Funny you should say..
#8. To: Critter, christine (#4)
I think we need a new posting category:
"Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth." -- Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
#9. To: Critter (#0)
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