Description
The absolute local gourmet of Chiayi, topping rice with shredded meat from 'Turkey' (which is larger and more flavorful than chicken) and a rich special oil extracted from the turkey.
Restaurants serving Turkey Rice
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Turkey(or Chicken thigh)
- Turkey fat
- Fried shallots
- Soy sauce
- Pickled daikon
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Turkey Cooking] Slowly poach a whole giant turkey in a broth with scallions and ginger for hours (temp control is life to avoid dry meat).
- Debone the boiled turkey, shred (or dice) the breast and thigh meat by hand into bite-sized pieces.
- [Turkey Oil (Biggest Key)] Skim the massive fat (Turkey Oil) rendered during boiling. Fry sliced shallots in this fat until golden to make 'You Cong Su', add soy sauce and a little sugar to make a special sauce.
- Spread turkey meat generously over freshly cooked rice.
- Drizzle the piping hot special turkey oil sauce over the top, garnish with pickled daikon (or salted melon).
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Savory aroma of fried shallots
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chicken breast and chicken oil (becomes ordinary Chicken Rice)
Pairing
Bitter Melon Pork Rib Soup
Trivia
[For Everyone] When Taiwanese say 'Chicken Rice', they often mean this Chiayi 'Turkey Rice'. The meat fibers are firmer than regular chicken, offering an irresistible wild richness the more you chew. Chiayi is crowded with hundreds of specialty shops.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Since turkey meat itself is lean, mix well before eating so the rich 'turkey fat' sunken at the bottom coats every single grain of rice!
Allergen
Wheat, Chicken (Turkey), Soy