Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 4-6
A royal favorite from the Ottoman Empire, Tavuk Göğsü is a silky, delicate pudding made with shredded chicken breast, milk, sugar, and rice flour. While it may sound unusual, the chicken blends seamlessly into the custard, creating an ultra-smooth texture. Often compared to blancmange, this dish is a perfect fusion of history and flavor, offering a truly one-of-a-kind dessert experience!
Ingredients For Tavuk Göğsü
☑ 1 small boneless chicken breast, poached & finely shredded 🍗
☑ 4 cups whole milk 🥛
☑ ½ cup granulated sugar 🍚
☑ ¼ cup rice flour 🌾
☑ 2 tablespoons 🥄 cornstarch 🌿
☑ 1 teaspoon 🥄 vanilla extract 🍦
☑ 1 teaspoon 🥄 rosewater (optional, for a floral touch) 🌸
☑ 1 tablespoon 🥄 butter 🧈
🔥 For Garnish:
☑ Ground cinnamon ✨
☑ Finely crushed pistachios 🌰
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Tavuk Göğsü
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
1️⃣ Poach the chicken breast in water until fully cooked, about 15 minutes.
2️⃣ Rinse well, then shred into very fine, thin fibers using your fingers or a fork.
🔥 Step 2: Make the Pudding Base
1️⃣ In a saucepan, heat 3 cups of milk over medium heat.
2️⃣ In a separate bowl, mix rice flour, cornstarch, and the remaining 1 cup of milk until smooth.
3️⃣ Slowly add the mixture to the warm milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
🔥 Step 3: Incorporate the Chicken
1️⃣ Add the finely shredded chicken to the milk mixture.
2️⃣ Stir constantly over low heat for 15-20 minutes until thick and smooth.
3️⃣ Add sugar, butter, vanilla, and optional rosewater. Mix well.
🔥 Step 4: Set & Chill
1️⃣ Pour the mixture into a serving dish or individual ramekins.
2️⃣ Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm.
🔥 Step 5: Garnish & Serve
1️⃣ Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and crushed pistachios before serving.
2️⃣ Enjoy this silky, historic, and truly unique Ottoman delicacy!
🍮 Delicately sweet and unbelievably smooth, Tavuk Göğsü is a dessert unlike any other! Once served to Ottoman sultans, this dish remains a luxurious and surprising treat for the adventurous foodie.
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