Turtle Sauce Piquante

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.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 12

Calories: 1673

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

1
Heat a small amount of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Fry the turtle meat cubes in batches until tender and lightly browned, about 20 to 35 minutes.
3
Remove the fried meat from the pot and set aside.
4
In the same pot, add 6 tablespoons of oil and 6 tablespoons of flour to make a roux.
5
Cook the roux, stirring constantly, until it turns a deep brown color but does not burn.
6
Add the finely chopped onions to the roux and cook until they become transparent.
7
Gradually stir in 3 pints of cold water and bring the mixture to a boil.
8
Add the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, celery, bell pepper, shallots, garlic, and mushrooms with their liquid.
9
Bring the sauce back to a boil and let it boil vigorously for about 15 minutes.
10
Return the fried turtle meat to the pot along with the parsley, lemon peel, and cayenne pepper.
11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for at least one hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
13
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.

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