Taiwanese Turkey Rice (Leftovers Welcome)

Name: Taiwanese Turkey Rice (Leftovers Welcome)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 servings Steamed rice for serving; 4 servings Fresh cilantro for garnish; 1 Tbsp sichuan peppercorns; 1 teaspoons salt; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 907 grams bone-in turkey pieces, such as the breast or legs, breasts cut through the bone into large chunk, legs divided into drumsticks and thighs; 59 milliliters vegetable oil; 118 milliliters water; 1 teaspoons white pepper

Taiwanese Turkey Rice (Leftovers Welcome) is a gluten free and dairy free main course. This recipe makes 4 servings with 543 calories, 34g of protein, and 33g of fat each. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours. A mixture of shallots, soy sauce, turkey pieces, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the vegetable oil you could follow this main course with the Blueberry Coffee Cake #SundaySupper as a dessert.

Instructions

Rub the turkey with 1/4 teaspoons each of the salt and white pepper. Choose a large pot with a lid, such as a Dutch oven, and place a steamer rack inside. Fill the pot with 2 cups of water.

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White Pepper

Whole Turkey

Water

Salt

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Dutch Oven

Place the turkey on a dish that fits inside the pot and sits atop the steamer rack. (In order to save the turkey drippings, the turkey should not be placed directly on a rack with holes.) Bring water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover the pot. Steam the turkey until its internal temperature close to the bone reaches 180 degrees, about 30 minutes.

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Whole Turkey

Water

Bone

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Pot

Let cool. Reserve the juices and drippings.

Once the turkey meat has cooled, pull the meat into bite-size shreds by hand and discard the bones and skin.

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Turkey Meat

Meat

Heat the vegetable oil in a small pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

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Vegetable Oil

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Pot

Add the sliced shallots and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

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Shallot

Transfer immediately to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the cooking oil.

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Cooking Oil

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Paper Towels

Combine the shallot cooking oil with 1/2 cup of the reserved juices and drippings from the steamed turkey.

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Cooking Oil

Shallot

Whole Turkey

Add the water, sugar, soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorns, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoons each of salt and white pepper.

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White Pepper

Peppercorns

Soy Sauce

Sugar

Water

Salt

Add half of the fried shallots, saving the rest for garnish.

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Shallot

Whisk mixture over medium heat to dissolve sugar. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer, uncovered until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Strain sauce and discard solids.

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Sauce

Sugar

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Whisk

To serve, scoop rice into individual serving bowls and top with a mound of the shredded turkey meat. Spoon the sauce over each bowl. Finish with the fried shallots and cilantro for garnish.

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Turkey Meat

Cilantro