DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN STEW, CHESAPEAKE BAY STYLE
Turtle soup or stew is no longer a popular item on today's menus, but it once graced the tables of the rich and powerful. The diamondback terrapin was considered a delicacy to eat and hunted almost to extinction. Due to this, it is listed as an endangered species in Rhode Island; considered a threatened species in Massachusetts; is considered a "species of concern" in Georgia, Delaware, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Virginia, but it holds no federal status. If you cannot source turtle meat, feel free to substitute chicken. This historic recipe comes from the Southern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Cooking time is approximate.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Wild Game
Time 2h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Drop live terrapin into boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Remove from water; rub skin off feet, tail and head with a towel, drawing the head out with a skewer.
- Clip off claws.
- Scrub shell with boiling water; break apart with a cleaver or axe.
- Remove meat and liver.
- Discard heart, sandbag, entrails and gall bladder (taking caution not to break it as it's bitter).
- Cut the liver in thin slices.
- Take out eggs, remove film and set aside in cold water.
- Mash yolks of eggs; add flour, nutmeg, lemon juice and rind.
- Stir in 1 cup of soup stock.
- Add onion, celery, terrapin and terrapin eggs and enough more stock to cover meat.
- Cook in double boiler until meat falls from bones.
- Remove bones, add worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, chopped egg whites, cream, sherry and milk (if necessary).
- Heat thoroughly and serve with toast.
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belinda akinyi
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Meso Family
[email protected]This stew is a great way to celebrate the Chesapeake Bay.
Adam Gamer
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe for my next dinner party.
Ms Tuba
[email protected]This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.
Roshni Batool
[email protected]I've never cooked terrapin before, but this recipe seems easy to follow.
Trishon Telman
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
md shaikh
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I don't eat meat. But I'm sure this stew would be delicious with tofu or tempeh instead of terrapin.
Margaret Kasiti
[email protected]I'm allergic to shellfish, so I can't eat terrapin. But my husband loves it, and he says this stew is one of his favorite dishes.
Chevelle24
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover terrapin meat. I always have some leftover after I make terrapin soup, and this stew is a great way to use it up.
John Gordian
[email protected]I've never had terrapin stew before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
zeeshan ayub
[email protected]I was disappointed with this stew. The terrapin meat was tough and the broth was bland.
Amada Daniel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of terrapin meat, but I thought this stew was pretty good. The broth was very flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Phir Bewafaii
[email protected]This stew is a Chesapeake Bay classic. I grew up eating it and it's still one of my favorite dishes.
Patrice Rodgers
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of terrapin meat. This stew is a great way to enjoy it.
Lethabo Mogane
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The stew is absolutely delicious and is perfect for a special occasion.
Justice Blake
[email protected]I've made this stew twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The key is to use fresh terrapin meat and to cook it slowly so that it becomes tender.
Waniya Malik
[email protected]This stew was a hit at my dinner party. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the terrapin meat was tender and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood stews.