Title: Fried Cooter (Soft-Shell Turtle)
Categories: Entree Southern
Yield: 4 Servings

2	lb	Turtle; cut in 2-4" pieces
1/2	c	Vinegar
1	ts	Salt
1/2	c	Flour, all-purpose
1/4	c	Milk; plus
1	tb	Milk
2		Eggs; separated
2	ts	Olive oil; or veg. oil
1/8	ts	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.

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