Because turtle and ginger are too hot when paired together.

Before stewing the soft-shelled turtle, it is necessary to slaughter the soft-shelled turtle, pry open the shell, and remove the internal organs. Blanch the turtle in boiling water for two minutes to remove the black skin on the skirt and white film on the abdomen and other parts, and rinse repeatedly with water.

Don’t use too many condiments. In the process of making stewed turtle, it is not advisable to add too many condiments, so as not to affect the taste of the turtle soup. When making turtle soup, you can add green onions, salt, MSG, and pepper.

Notes on stewing turtle soup

How long to stew turtle soup mainly depends on the size of the turtle, about an hour for smaller ones, and two hours for larger ones. Before stewing the turtle, you need to clean the turtle and cook it with auxiliary ingredients for about five minutes. This can remove the fishy smell of the turtle. When killing soft-shell turtles, the blood water should be treated cleanly, and the blood water should not affect the taste of the food.

Most turtles have yellow paste. The yellow paste is the fat of the turtle. It is smooth and tender yellow. It is mostly found in the middle of the muscles of the limbs. It is greasy and has a fishy smell. When opening and cleaning the turtle, be sure to scrape off the fat with a knife to remove the fishy smell.

Reference for the above content? Baidu Encyclopedia-Stewed Turtle