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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Jaynath Yadav
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and money.
Sabina Yesmin
[email protected]This recipe is definitely not for beginners. It's very time-consuming and requires a lot of skill.
Usama Mumtaz
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my stew turned out really watery.
Owais Gill
[email protected]This recipe was way too complicated. I ended up giving up and ordering pizza.
TheRobo Meep
[email protected]I wasn't a big fan of the turtle meat. It was a bit too chewy for my taste.
Claudetter Mmary
[email protected]The stew was good, but I think I would have preferred it with chicken instead of turtle.
Eugene Bailey
[email protected]I found the stew to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.
Lamin Mbye
[email protected]This stew was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.
Usama Zulfiqar
[email protected]I would definitely make this stew again. It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing.
Amy McGuinness
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The stew was delicious and the turtle meat was cooked perfectly.
Betty Parrott
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect, but this stew was really good. The turtle meat was very flavorful.
Nana Sakyi
[email protected]This stew was amazing! The turtle meat was so tender and the flavors were incredible.
Amani Riziki
[email protected]I've always wanted to try turtle stew and this recipe didn't disappoint. It was delicious!
sharif zadgi
[email protected]This was my first time making turtle stew and it turned out great! The stew was rich and flavorful, and the turtle meat was very tender.
Muwanguzi Peace
[email protected]I love this stew! It's so flavorful and the turtle meat is so tender. I always make a big batch and freeze some for later.
Javid Hussain
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out delicious. I used chicken instead of turtle and it was still very good.
Moeed Khan
[email protected]I've made this turtle stew several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The stew is thick and hearty, and the flavors are amazing.
Sterling Marjadsingh
[email protected]This Louisiana turtle stew was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were rich and complex, and the turtle meat was tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and delicious stew.