Definition
callipee
noun
- The gelatinous, greenish 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 carefully extracted the callipee from the turtle shell.
- Callipee was a prized ingredient in traditional turtle soup recipes.
- The market vendor sold callipee to restaurants specializing in exotic dishes.
- Historical cookbooks often featured callipee as a luxury ingredient.
- The texture of callipee is soft and gelatinous when cooked.