Tail Fat

tail fat · kuy-ruk ya-ğı

koyun kuyruk yağı

Tail fat (kuyruk yağı) is the soft white fat that accumulates in the tail region of fat-tailed sheep breeds. It is added to mince and meatballs to add flavor and juiciness. It is used as a cooking fat in some braised dishes and pilafs.

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“Add a little tail fat to the ground meat to make the köfte juicier.”

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