Food trends around the world are constantly changing, and recently, matcha has become a favourite among many Gen Z and millennial foodies. But who knew classic matcha could end up as a turkey flavour? A digital creator shared a Matcha Turkey recipe on social media, and it could easily become the highlight of your Thanksgiving dinner if you want to try something new. The green-hued turkey also instantly reminded many people of the iconic movie character, Shrek. Scroll down to know more.
Viral Matcha Turkey For Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving 2025 is just a few days away, and many people are waiting for this day just to eat delicious turkey. Digital creator Juliette (@itsmejuliette) recently launched a recipe series on social media, where she shares creative new dishes to try. One of her recipes that caught our attention is called Matcha Turkey, and honestly, it is unique and something we have never heard of before.
To marinate the turkey, she adds matcha powder to a bowl and mixes it with some spices, oil, and milk. She then takes a brush and gently covers the turkey with the matcha mixture. She also injects some matcha latte in the turkey for “extra flavour.” After that, she baked it in the oven for some time. Ensuring the turkey was properly cooked, the chef cut a piece of the dish and enjoyed it hot.
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Netizens React To This Dish
The unique Matcha Turkey recipe went viral all over the internet, and many netizens are comparing it to the animated character, Shrek. Here’s what they wrote—
One netizen wrote, “Shrek would love this!”
Another user commented, “That’s a Shrekey”.
Some even appreciated the dish and wrote, “I can’t wait to make this for Thanksgiving, omg.”
Another user added, “She’s my favourite Instagram chef. No one is as innovative, lol.”
What are your thoughts on this? Tell us in the comments below!
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/ @itsmejuliette