Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Congee

Name: Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Congee
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: your leftover turkey carcass and all the vegetables at the bottom of your roasting pan; 14 cups water; 1 cup white rice; salt; white pepper; chopped scallion; chopped cilantro; julienned ginger

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings
12
Calories
144 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Chinese-American Fussion

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Congee

Quincy Lynch

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We make this congee every year for breakfast the morning after Thanksgiving. Take your Thanksgiving turkey carcass and put it to work to make this incredibly delicious rice porridge.

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Ingredients

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your leftover turkey carcass and all the vegetables at the bottom of your roasting pan (celery, carrots, onions)
14 cups water
1 cup white rice (can add more if you like thicker congee)
salt (to taste)
white pepper (to taste)
chopped scallion
chopped cilantro
julienned ginger (optional)

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Instructions

In a very large stock pot, add the turkey carcass and all the veggies. Pour in the water and the rice, and bring everything to a boil. Let it simmer for 90 minutes. Use tongs to remove any bones, etc. Season with salt, white pepper, and garnish with scallion and cilantro.
Now, that's the way we've always done it. But if you want a really smooth congee, you can do it a slightly different way. Rather than adding the rice to the pot at the beginning, simply add the carcass, vegetables, and water to the stock pot. Simmer for 2 hours until you have a rich stock.
Remove any large bones and then strain the stock into a clean pot. Add the rice, bring to a boil, and simmer for another 90 minutes. Stir in some leftover shredded turkey, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with scallions, cilantro, and ginger (if desired).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 921mg (38%) Potassium 279mg (8%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	144kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	21g	7%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	7mg	2%
Sodium	921mg	38%
Potassium	279mg	6%
Fiber	0.3g	1%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	50IU	1%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	14mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%