LOUISIANA TURTLE STEW
For the gastronomically adventurous. From the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947
Provided by Molly53
Categories Stew
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Parboil the turtle meat; drain.
- Make a brown roux of the fat and flour.
- Add onions, garlic, tomato paste, and tomatoes.
- Cook slowly for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Add turtle meat and add enough boiling salted water to cover the meat.
- Reduce by half.
- Add celery, green onions, peppers, wine and seasoning.
- Cover and cook over medium high heat for approximately 30 minutes.
- Mash the egg yolks, chop the whites and add to thicken the stew.
- If the stew gets too thick, add additional water.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about three hours.
- Half an hour before serving, add the sliced lemon and butter.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.5, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 318.3, Sodium 707.8, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 13.5, Protein 54.7
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Ultra Gamer
[email protected]This is the best turtle stew recipe I've ever tried. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ayomide Akeem
[email protected]This stew is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Debbie Doremus
[email protected]I've never cooked turtle before, but this recipe made it easy. The stew turned out great and my family loved it.
raymond godinez
[email protected]This stew is a great way to impress your guests. It's unique and delicious.
IrfanYash Raaza
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. The meat was so tender and the flavor was amazing.
Shriya Luhagun
[email protected]I'm allergic to shellfish, so I had to substitute shrimp for the turtle meat. It turned out great!
Avrah Furman
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.
Kian Mcgoldrick
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my stew turned out bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Md. Shakib Hossain
[email protected]I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. This stew was just okay. I've had better.
nasroo maroof
[email protected]This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavor is amazing.
Noah Koehn
[email protected]I've never had turtle stew before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This recipe is a keeper.
Kay Remmy
[email protected]This stew is a lot of work to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is incredible!
Bisma Ateeq
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turtle meat, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The stew was very flavorful and the meat was very tender.
Ummehabiba Tuhin
[email protected]The stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
Harikala Pariyar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turtle meat. I had some leftover from a hunting trip and this was the perfect way to use it.
liam brough
[email protected]I've made this stew a few times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it!
Sanjana
[email protected]This turtle stew recipe is a real winner! The flavor is amazing and the meat is so tender. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.