Chinese Rice Porridge with Turkey and Ginger
Recipe information
Total Time
1 1/4 hr
Yield
Makes 6 (main course) servings
Ingredients
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed briefly
6 scallions, divided
1 turkey carcass with some meat and skin
1 (4-inch) piece peeled ginger, halved, divided
10 cups water
Accompaniments: soy sauce; Asian sesame oil
Preparation
Step 1
Simmer rice, 3 scallions, turkey carcass (break into pieces if necessary), half of ginger, and water in a 6-to 8-quart heavy pot, covered, stirring occasionally, until soup has a creamy, porridge-like consistency, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 2
Meanwhile, thinly slice remaining 3 scallions and julienne remaining ginger.
Step 3
Discard turkey bones. Serve jook sprinkled with scallions and ginger.
