A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Rendered chicken fat is a clear yellow liquid when warm and becomes solid in the refrigerator. Color alone cannot distinguish it from other cooking fats.
In the kitchen
Finishes hui nanbei.
Poultry-derived cooking fat, distinct from plant oil.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有鸡油吗？
Does this dish contain Chicken fat?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
