Turkey Jook (Chinese Rice Porridge with Turkey and Ginger)
Serves6 (main course)
Active time:15 min
Start to finish:1 1/4 hr
November 2008
1cuplong-grain white rice, rinsed briefly
6scallions, divided
1turkey carcass with some meat and skin
1(4-inch) piece peeled ginger, halved, divided
10cupswater
Accompaniments:
soy sauce; Asian sesame oil
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.
Meanwhile, thinly slice remaining 3 scallions and julienne remaining ginger.
Discard turkey bones. Serve jook sprinkled with scallions and ginger.
