Fried cooter (soft-shell turtle)

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 pounds Turtle; cut in 2-4\" pieces
½ cup Vinegar
1 teaspoon Salt
½ cup Flour, all-purpose
¼ cup Milk; plus
1 tablespoon Milk
2 Eggs; separated
2 teaspoons Olive oil; or veg. oil
⅛ teaspoon Salt
Vegetable oil

Directions

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 ⅛ 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.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1980. Typed for you by Nancy Coleman.

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