Yellow River Mouth Turtle (a specialty of Guangrao, Shandong)

Introduction to Yellow River Mouth Turtles

Yellow River Mouth Turtles are a unique aquatic product in the Yellow River Delta region that is bred and farmed using wild original species from the Yellow River system as parents

The Yellow River mouth soft shelled turtle has a symmetrical body shape, smooth and round carapace, bright body color, high protein and low fat, contains various vitamins and trace elements, and has tender and delicious meat. It has rich nutritional, health and medicinal value. Regular consumption can enhance memory, nourish blood and kidneys, strengthen spleen and stomach, promote metabolism, and enhance disease resistance. It can be used as medicine in all parts of the body, and has the functions of preventing cancer, fighting cancer, and treating various diseases such as yin deficiency fever, liver and spleen enlargement, chest and rib pain, etc

Method of making Yellow River mouth soft shelled turtle

Stewed soft shelled turtle soup

Ingredients

Main ingredients: one soft shelled turtle (about 500 grams is best), ham, dried mushrooms (fragrant), ginger, garlic, scallions, Shaoxing wine, salt, monosodium glutamate

Method

(1) Turn the soft shelled turtle over, with its back facing the ground and its belly facing upwards. When it vigorously turns over and stretches its neck to the longest, quickly chop it at the base of its neck with a fast knife, and then lift it up to control blood loss.

Next, place the slaughtered turtles in hot water at a temperature of approximately 70-80 degrees Celsius and blanch for 2-5 minutes (depending on the age and season of the turtles) before removing them

(2) After letting it cool down (those who can't wait can soak it in cold water to cool down), use scissors or a sharp knife to make a cross cut on the abdomen of the turtle, dig out the internal organs, slaughter the limbs and tail, and most importantly, remove the butter on the legs

(3) Also, gently scrape off the black and dirty skin all over the turtle's body Be careful not to scrape or remove the skirt edge (also known as the fly edge, located around the turtle and the most delicious part of the turtle's body) After scraping off the black skin, rinse thoroughly Even if the basic cleaning is completed

(5) Then I spent time stewing it, depending on the size of the turtles. For the smaller ones, one hour is enough, and for the larger ones, add another 60 minutes

The award-winning honor of the Yellow River mouth turtle

In 1999 and 2001, the Yellow River mouth turtle was twice named a famous brand product in China's aquatic products category at the China International Agricultural Expo.

Tasting and Eating Methods of Yellow River Mouth Turtles

When killing turtles, the gallbladder should be removed, the bile and fish water should be mixed, and then applied to the whole body of the turtle. Wait for a moment, wash off the bile with water, and then cook to remove the fishy smell

When cooking turtles, be sure to choose fresh ones and eat them fresh. Do not use dead turtles, otherwise they are harmful to the body