Let's make some Turtle Stew.

Turtle stew is a stew made with turtle meat. Many consider it the national dish of the Grand Cayman. It is similar to an American beef stew, but includes turtle meat, cassava, potatoes, onions, and peppers.

Follow the recipe below to make the Cayman Islands National Dish, turtle stew. Let us know how you get on! Recipe By Caribbean1st

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds turtle meat

• 4 onions, chopped

• 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped

• 1 can (16 ounces) peeled tomatoes

• 2 cups cassava peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces

• 2 cups white potatoes or white sweet potatoes

• 4 sprigs chives, minced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup red wine

• 1/2 hot pepper, seeded and chopped

• 1 1/2 cups water

• 1 1/2 teaspoon browning

• Dash freshly ground pepper

• Dash salt

• Vegetable oil

• 4 medium limes, juiced

Now that you have all the necessary ingredients together to make the Cayman Islands national dish, you can go ahead and follow the simple step by step directions below to make some delicious turtle stew!

DIRECTIONS:

1. Wash turtle meat with lime juice and water.

2. Season with onion, tomato, chives, garlic and wine.

3. Marinate overnight in refrigerator.

4. In a large pot, add a little oil.

5. Remove chives, garlic and onions and fry them in a pot.

6. Add the turtle meat and fry for about 15 minutes.

7. Add browning and hot pepper.

8. Simmer for about 2 hours.

9. Add pepper and salt to taste.

10. Serve hot over white rice.