Recipe - Fried Cooter (Soft-Shell Turtle)

2 pound Turtle; cut in 24" pieces
One half cup Vinegar
1 teaspoon Salt
One half cup Flour, allpurpose
One fourth cup Milk; plus
1 tablespoon Milk
2 Eggs; separated
2 teaspoon Olive oil; or veg. oil
1/8 teaspoon Salt
Vegetable oil

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 1/8 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.