Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Congee (Print Version)
Creamy rice porridge transforms leftover turkey into a comforting, nourishing meal perfect for chilly days.
# What You Need:
→ Turkey and Broth
01 - 2 cups cooked turkey meat, shredded or diced
02 - 8 cups turkey or chicken broth, preferably homemade from turkey carcass
→ Rice
03 - 1 cup uncooked jasmine or long-grain white rice, rinsed
→ Aromatics
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, smashed
06 - 2 scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated
→ Seasonings
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
→ Toppings
11 - Chopped scallion green parts
12 - Fresh cilantro leaves
13 - Crispy shallots or fried garlic
14 - Chili oil or sriracha
15 - Sliced boiled egg
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine the broth, rice, ginger, garlic, and white parts of the scallions in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
02 - Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 45-55 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice has broken down and mixture is creamy. Add more broth or water if needed to reach desired consistency.
03 - Stir in the shredded turkey meat and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until heated through.
04 - Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Ladle the congee into bowls. Top with green scallion parts, cilantro, crispy shallots, chili oil, or a boiled egg as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way leftover turkey transforms into something completely new while still feeling like home
- How the creamy porridge warms you from the inside out on cold days
02 -
- Stir more frequently toward the end or use a whisk for an exceptionally smooth, restaurant style texture
- The congee will continue thickening as it sits, so plan to add warm liquid when reheating leftovers
03 -
- Make extra broth when you first cook the turkey and freeze it specifically for this congee
- Use gluten free soy sauce if needed, because comfort food should never exclude anyone