Eating in China
Generated illustration of a raw skinless turkey breast portion.

Turkey meat

火鸡肉Huǒjī ròu

Meat from turkey, a poultry bird distinct from chicken.

Type
Meat

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Sold as breast, leg and other cuts; breast meat can be shredded after cooking. A cut of meat alone may resemble chicken.

In the kitchen

Simmered and shredded or sliced over rice in Chiayi turkey rice.

Cuts, skin and seasoning vary. Turkey is animal meat; chicken is a different ingredient, even when used as a substitute.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有火鸡肉吗?

Does this dish contain Turkey meat?

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