Fried Cooter (Soft-Shell Turtle)

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"This is a southern recipe from Southern Living"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 lbs turtle, cut into 2 to 4-inch pieces
• 1⁄2 cup vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 2 eggs, separated
• 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• vegetable salt

directions

1. Combine turtle, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon salt; cover with water and simmer for 1 hour, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Combine flour, milk, egg yolks, olive oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; mix well.
3. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold until batter.
4. Dip turtle pieces into batter; fry until golden brown in deep oil heated to 375°F Drain well on paper towels.