Definition
calipee
noun
- The greenish, gelatinous substance found on the underside of a turtle's shell, considered a delicacy in some cuisines.
Usage: culinary; often used in turtle soup
Examples
- The chef prepared a traditional turtle soup using calipee as the main ingredient.
- Calipee was once a prized ingredient in European haute cuisine.
- The calipee gives the soup its distinctive rich flavor and gelatinous texture.
- Historical recipes often called for calipee from sea turtles.
- Modern chefs rarely use calipee due to conservation concerns for endangered turtle species.