What is the correct way to kill a turtle? These foods cannot be eaten together

The edible turtles farmed artificially on the market today are mainly the Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii). Turtle meat has high nutritional value and is relatively hard to come by in daily life; it usually becomes a main dish on the table when hosting banquets. At this point, many friends will wonder, what is the correct way to kill a turtle? What foods can it not be eaten with? Here is a summary for everyone:

1. What is the correct way to kill a turtle?

According to experienced farmers, there are two ways to kill a turtle: one is to put it directly into a pot of hot water and scald it to death, and the other is to kill it with a kitchen knife. The detailed steps are introduced below:

1. Introduction to the first method of killing a turtle

(1) After washing the turtle clean, put it in a pot of cold water, cover with a lid, and heat the water until the turtle is scalded to death. The main purpose is to let the turtle urinate during the process of slowly heating up.

(2) Take out the scalded turtle, rinse it clean with cold water, and use a small knife to remove the layer of shell from the outside of the carapace; the membranes on the limbs, head and tail must also be removed.

(3) There is a seam on both sides of the turtle shell. Insert a screwdriver and pry it open to remove the plastron.

(4) There is fat in the armpits of the turtle's four limbs, which must be removed, otherwise it will be very gamey.

2. Introduction to the second method of killing a turtle

(1) When the turtle is not paying attention, use a kitchen knife to chop off its head with one stroke. If the turtle keeps its head retracted inside the shell, then put some water in a basin and press the turtle's head against the bottom of the basin. The main purpose is to prevent the turtle from having a chance to stick its head out and bite you.

(2) Insert one side of the scissors from the turtle's tail and cut in a straight line toward the turtle's head until the scissors reach the turtle's neck. If you did not chop off its head in the previous step, then at this point use the scissors to cut off its head.

(3) Now the turtle no longer has the strength to move, and you can cut it open however you like, until the internal organs can be easily pulled out.

(4) After cutting it open, pull out all the turtle's internal organs and wash the inside clean. Note! Be sure to remove all the turtle fat, as it is very fishy! Unless you happen to like the smell of it.

(5) Pour out the water in the basin, put the killed turtle in the basin, and scald the whole body of the turtle with boiling water, pouring until the turtle is covered. Soak it for a few minutes and remove the thin membrane on its surface.

(6) After tearing off the skin, soak it in cold water with a little wine for a few minutes, and then it can be stewed!

The above are the two methods for killing a turtle.

2. What foods can a turtle not be eaten with?

1. Turtle cannot be eaten with amaranth. Amaranth is a cold-natured food, and turtle is also a cold-natured food. Eating them together will make digestion difficult and cause food stagnation in the stomach and intestines.

2. Soft-shelled turtle cannot be eaten with mustard. Mustard is a pungent food, while turtle is a cold-natured food. Cold and hot are opposites, which is unfavorable to human health, so soft-shelled turtle should not be seasoned with mustard.

3. Soft-shelled turtle cannot be eaten with oranges. Soft-shelled turtle is rich in protein, and oranges contain fruit acid. Eating them together will cause the protein to combine with the fruit acid, making the protein coagulate and become difficult to absorb.

4. Soft-shelled turtle cannot be eaten with rice field eel or crab. Pregnant women must absolutely not eat them together, as doing so will affect the health of the fetus.

The above is an introduction to the foods that cannot be eaten together with turtle.

Summary: The above content is what the editors of Tuliu.com have compiled for everyone regarding the correct way to kill a turtle and the foods that cannot be eaten at the same time, and we hope it can help friends who need it. This article is compiled from the internet.