Turtle Sauce Piquante
Description
Turtle Sauce Piquante is a bold, flavorful dish that combines tender chunks of turtle meat with a robust, spicy sauce. The recipe features a deep tomato base enriched with sautéed onions, celery, bell peppers, and mushrooms, all simmered slowly to develop complex flavors. A touch of cayenne pepper and fresh lemon peel adds a bright, zesty kick, making this dish both comforting and exciting. Perfect for special gatherings or hearty weeknight dinners, this sauce pairs beautifully with hot rice or crusty bread.Directions
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Heat a small amount of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Fry the turtle meat cubes in batches until tender and lightly browned, about 20 to 35 minutes.
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Remove the fried meat from the pot and set aside.
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In the same pot, add 6 tablespoons of oil and 6 tablespoons of flour to make a roux.
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Cook the roux, stirring constantly, until it turns a deep brown color but does not burn.
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Add the finely chopped onions to the roux and cook until they become transparent.
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Gradually stir in 3 pints of cold water and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Add the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, celery, bell pepper, shallots, garlic, and mushrooms with their liquid.
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Bring the sauce back to a boil and let it boil vigorously for about 15 minutes.
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Return the fried turtle meat to the pot along with the parsley, lemon peel, and cayenne pepper.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for at least one hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Serve the Turtle Sauce Piquante hot over rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1673kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 73.5g114%
- Saturated Fat 23.2g116%
- Cholesterol 352mg118%
- Sodium 3875mg162%
- Total Carbohydrate 151g51%
- Dietary Fiber 35g140%
- Sugars 63.4g
- Protein 130g260%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
