Thanksgiving Turkey Congee

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 2
Thanksgiving Turkey Congee with Cilantro, Ginger, and Peanuts
in Soup

Prep

30 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

2 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup dried scallops
3 dried black mushrooms
1 1/2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
1/2 leftover turkey carcass , broken into pieces
9 cups water
Toppings :
1 bunch fresh cilantro , chopped
1 bunch green onions , chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger
1/4 cup raw peanuts
2 tablespoons dried red onion
8 dashes sesame oil
ground white pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
342
Sugar
1g
Fat
10g
Thanksgiving Turkey Congee is a twist on the traditional Chinese recipe that's perfect for using up leftover turkey after the big holiday meal. Congee is also known as rice porridge or jook, and it's a staple comfort food in many Asian cultures. This recipe takes advantage of the turkey carcass to create a deeply flavorful soup base that's simmered with short-grain white rice, dried scallops, and black mushrooms until it becomes a thick, creamy texture. The toppings of cilantro, green onions, ginger, peanuts, dried red onion, and sesame oil add crunch and zing to every bite.

Instructions

1.Rinse the dried scallops and dried black mushrooms under running water and soak in warm water for 30 minutes.
2.In a large pot, combine the uncooked short-grain white rice, turkey carcass pieces, and 9 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3.Reduce the heat to low and add in the soaked scallops, mushrooms, and the soaking water. Simmer the mixture for 1-1.5 hour, stirring regularly, until the rice has broken down into a smooth porridge-like consistency.
4.Remove the turkey bones, mushrooms, and scallops from the pot and discard. Stir in the toppings - chopped cilantro, green onions, thinly sliced ginger, peanuts, dried red onion, and sesame oil - and add ground white pepper to taste. Serve hot.

PROS

This Thanksgiving Turkey Congee is a delicious way to use up leftover turkey and transforms it into a comforting, nourishing soup for the whole family to enjoy.
The combination of cilantro, green onions, ginger, and peanuts adds layers of flavor and texture.

CONS

Congee is a carbohydrate-dense dish, so it’s not ideal for people on a low-carb or keto diet.
Additionally, this recipe can be high in sodium if you don’t use low-sodium turkey stock or water.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Congee is a traditional Chinese comfort food that has been consumed for centuries as a healing dish. The long, slow simmering of the rice and bones results in a gelatin-rich broth that’s easy to digest and great for gut health. Furthermore, turkey meat is an excellent source of lean protein and important vitamins and minerals such as niacin, vitamin B6, and selenium. Cilantro has been shown to help lower inflammation and improve digestion, while ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.

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