The name of this dessert in Turkish is Tavuk Gogsu which literally translates to "chicken breast". The original recipe of this pudding actually does contain chicken breast as one of the ingredients. Chicken for dessert? I know it sounds weird : ) but as strange as it sounds, the chicken is undetectable and the added protein creates a beautifully balanced and hearty dessert. I promise, you don't taste the chicken.
Today, I cooked this pudding without chicken breast, which in Turkish cooking, anytime you opt out an original ingredient, the dish is named "fake". When a dish is coined "fake" it is still real, but not the original.
In my opinion, it is easier to cook this dessert minus the chicken.
Ingredients:
2 tbs unsweetened butter
1 ¼ cups of all purpose flour
1 cup of sugar
4 cups of milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract or 1 tsp vanilla sugar