Is the snapping turtle a nationally protected animal? A detailed introduction to the snapping turtle's protection status

The snapping turtle is not a nationally protected animal in China, because it is not a native species of our country. The snapping turtle is one of the oldest surviving reptiles, has high ornamental value, and is deeply favored by domestic turtle enthusiasts. So, can snapping turtles be eaten? How are they prepared?

1. Can snapping turtles be eaten?

Snapping turtles can be eaten, because the snapping turtle is robust and meaty and is one of the better ingredients; the snapping turtle is also called the meat turtle, is rich in nutrients, and its meat is delicate, fragrant, crisp, and delicious with no off-flavor. It has a strong tonic effect, and its meat yield is as high as 85%.

2. How to prepare snapping turtle (prepare ingredients: snapping turtle, walnuts, ginger slices, scallion sections, Sichuan peppercorns, yellow rice wine, soy sauce, clear chicken broth, rock sugar, goji berries, walnut meat)

1. Grind the walnut meat into fine crumbs;

2. Wash the goji berries;

3. Put the turtle meat into a basin, add hot water at about 40 degrees to make it fully expel urine;

4. Remove the turtle's head, feet, shell, and internal organs, wash clean, and cut into meat chunks;

5. Heat the wok, add vegetable oil, and after it reaches 60% heat, add the turtle meat chunks and stir-fry repeatedly;

6. Add ginger slices, scallion sections, Sichuan peppercorns, yellow rice wine, soy sauce, clear chicken broth, and an appropriate amount of clear water;

7. Then add rock sugar, goji berries, and the ground walnut meat; first bring to a boil over high heat, then switch to low heat and simmer;

8. When the turtle meat is tender and falling apart, season with monosodium glutamate, stir-fry a few times, and transfer to a bowl. Drink the soup and eat the turtle meat.

It should be noted that the snapping turtle once lost its habitat due to human hunting and was listed as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.