Taiwan / Main dishes

Chiayi-inspired turkey rice

Name: Chiayi-inspired turkey rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Taiwan
Ingredients: 500 g boneless turkey breast; 800 ml water; 15 g ginger, sliced; 2 scallions; 2 tbsp neutral oil; 50 g shallots, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 0.5 tsp sugar; 600 g freshly cooked rice

Shredded turkey over rice with a savory shallot dressing.

Prep20 min

Cook35 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Bring water, ginger and scallions to a gentle simmer. Add turkey; poach gently 25–35 minutes until the thickest part reaches 74°C.
Transfer turkey to a clean board, rest 5 minutes and shred. Reserve 150 ml hot poaching broth.
Slowly fry shallots in oil until golden; do not burn. Add soy sauce, sugar and reserved broth and simmer 2 minutes.
Divide hot rice between bowls, top with turkey and spoon over shallot dressing.

A little kitchen note

A home adaptation using turkey breast rather than a whole bird. Thickness affects poaching time. Home-cooking adaptation; not kitchen-tested. Check ingredient labels.

Allergen notes

Soy; wheat in many soy sauces. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 413 kcal
Protein: 34.7 g
Carbs: 45.4 g
Fat: 9.3 g
Fibre: 1.1 g
Total sugar: 1.5 g
Sodium: 335 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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