Chicken Farmers of Canada
Did you know there are other kinds of commercial chickens in Canada besides the white meat variety? While white birds make up the majority of the meat bird industry, some farmers raise specialty birds. Examples include heirloom breeds and silkie chickens, which are known for their grayish-black meat. Raised primarily for the Asian market, silkie meat is considered a gourmet ingredient in Asian dishes be it Chinese, Korean, Japanese or Cambodian.
Available in select Asian markets and specialty stores, silkies are rumored to have medicinal characteristics. They possess a deep, gamy flavour and have a slightly tougher flesh than traditional chicken meat. Give silkie meat a try it in a traditional Asian soup. Just place the meat in a slow cooker on low with some water and stock, and add in traditional Asian flavours which include plenty of ginger, mushrooms, and green onions. Add a splash of rice wine and sesame oil, and you’ll have a perfect winter soup unlike any other you’ve tried.
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