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Tera Kòrkòr (Tera Kòrkòr)

A traditional sea turtle stew, where the meat is first cooked then browned until crisp. A Curaçaoan festive dish, simmered in a spiced tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into pieces, then toss it with the lime juice, salt and half of the spices. Leave to marinate for 1 hour in the fridge.
  2. Heat the oil in a large casserole and sear the meat over high heat until well browned and crisp at the edges. Set aside.
  3. In the same casserole, fry the sliced onions and garlic for 5 minutes over medium heat, until soft.
  4. Add the chopped sweet pepper, the crushed tomatoes and the tomato purée. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
  5. Return the meat, add the water, bay leaf, the remaining spices and the whole chilli. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the whole chilli and bay leaf, adjust the seasoning, then add the vinegar at the end of cooking.
  7. Serve piping hot with white rice and a green salad.

Variations and tips

Family version. Replace the turtle with farm chicken or beef for a more accessible version that cooks faster.

With what's available here. Turtle meat is rare outside the island; beef shin gives a melting texture very close to it.

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