Don’t ask me why, but I never developed a taste for a local favorite, ox tail soup.
Yet I’m eager and ready to slurp through the turkey tail soup that’s on the Zippy’s menu periodically, through the end of March.
When you think about, the textures are the same with oxtail and turkey neck. There’s flesh on the tailbone of an ox as well as the neck of a turkey. Chunks of boney pieces are in a broth that’s similar; with peanuts, cilantro, star anise, and mushroom. The order comes with grated ginger, and I dash it with shoyu.
That said, I ordered the turkey neck soup last week, remembering it was among the specials this month. I must remember to order it again before it trots off the menu.
Disclosure: I get two meals from the generous serving, mostly because these days, I tend to eat less, enjoy more, when dining. It’s been part of my post-surgery habit.
Have thoughts to share on this ox tail vs, turkey neck soup?