Description
The ultimate poultry rice from Chiayi, central Taiwan, using turkey (Huoji) instead of chicken, finished with special turkey oil and soy sauce.
Restaurants serving Chiayi Turkey Rice
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Turkey
- Fried shallots
- Turkey oil
- Soy sauce
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Boil a whole turkey with scallions, ginger, and wine for hours until moist (strict management to prevent drying out).
- Cool and hand-shred the meat into thick fibers (a mix of breast and thigh is key).
- Make the ultimate secret 'Turkey Oil'. Render turkey skin and fat on low, then make fried shallots in that oil to transfer aroma.
- Simmer turkey broth, soy sauce, and sugar to make a special sauce.
- Place shredded turkey on rice, drizzle with piping hot turkey oil and special sauce, and garnish with pickled daikon.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Aroma of fried shallots
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chicken thigh and skin (substitute)
Pairing
Cold Xiashan Oolong Tea
Trivia
[Hardcore] The root and pinnacle of all 'Chicken Rice'. Born in Chiayi post-war where turkeys were raised. Richer than chicken, bursting with umami with every bite.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Since the hot turkey oil pools at the bottom, mix thoroughly from below before eating to ensure not a drop of rich oil is missed!
Allergen
Wheat, Chicken (Turkey), Soy