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Turtle, swallows nests and oxtail
Victorian cooking ingredients: turtle, swallows nests and oxtail. Date: 19th century
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Cookery Cooking Dishes Ingredients Meat Nests Prepared Swallows Turtle Oxtail
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This 19th century photograph showcases an intriguing assortment of Victorian cooking ingredients: a turtle, swallows' nests, and an oxtail. The image transports us back in time to an era when exotic and unusual ingredients were highly sought after in the haute cuisine world. The turtle, a large, prehistoric-looking creature, lies gracefully on a wooden table, its scaled shell glistening under the soft light. Its eyes are closed, and its mouth is slightly open, as if it is peacefully surrendering to its fate as a culinary delicacy. Turtle meat was considered a luxury item during the Victorian era, and its rich, tender flavor was much admired by the upper classes. Nestled among the turtle are two delicate, translucent objects. These are swallows' nests, also known as bird's nests, which were another prized ingredient in Victorian cooking. Swallows' nests were believed to have medicinal properties and were used in various dishes, particularly in Chinese and European cuisines. The nests were harvested from the saliva-like substance that swallows used to build their nests, which was then steamed or boiled to create a gelatinous texture. Lastly, an oxtail sits proudly at the edge of the table. Oxtail, a cut of meat from the tail of an ox, was a staple ingredient in Victorian cooking. It was often slow-cooked to create a rich, flavorful sauce, which was then used to enhance the taste of other dishes. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian cooking and the exotic ingredients that were considered essential to creating dishes fit for royalty. The image is a testament to the lengths that people went to in order to satisfy their taste buds and impress their guests with elaborate and exotic meals.
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