Turkey is central to a Thanksgiving meal, but it's also notoriously hard to cook without losing flavor and moisture. Sushi Kappo Tamura Chef Taichi Kitamura has hacked the Thanksgiving bird, in the most Seattle way. Meet the teriyaki turkey. 

Hear the recipe's origin story and what to pair with it on this bonus episode of Seattle Eats.

You can also get the recipe here.

Recommendations for sides:
Steamy, hot rice
Kenji Lopez-Alt’s roasted potatoes
Green bean salad with sesame
Peach cobbler

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Turkey is central to a Thanksgiving meal, but it's also notoriously hard to cook without losing flavor and moisture. Sushi Kappo Tamura Chef Taichi Kitamura has hacked the Thanksgiving bird, in the most Seattle way. Meet the teriyaki turkey.&nbsp;
Hear the recipe's origin story and what to pair with it on this bonus episode of Seattle Eats.
You can also get the recipe <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/thanksgiving-turkey-recipe-2025-cook-your-bird-in-under-an-hour/">here</a>.
Recommendations for sides:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Steamy, hot rice</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kenji Lopez-Alt&rsquo;s roasted potatoes</li>
<li aria-level="1">Green bean salad with sesame</li>
<li aria-level="1">Peach cobbler</li>
</ul>
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Turkey is central to a Thanksgiving meal, but it's also notoriously hard to cook without losing flavor and moisture. Sushi Kappo Tamura chef Taichi Kitamura has hacked the Thanksgiving bird, in the most Seattle way. Meet the teriyaki turkey.   Hear the recipe's origin story and what to pair with it on this bonus episode of Seattle Eats.

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