8 Treasure Stuffed Turkey with Shiraz-Honey Jus

Name: 8 Treasure Stuffed Turkey with Shiraz-Honey Jus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Canola oil; 15 to 20 pound free range, and/or organic turkey; 2 cups long grain rice; 2 cups glutinous rice; 1/4 cup dried scallops; 2 Chinese sausage, lap chong, 1/4-inch slices; 1 large yellow onion, diced 1/4-inch; 2 carrots, diced 1/4-inch; 1/2 cup celery, diced 1/4-inch; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 cups sliced shiitakes; 1 cup lotus seed (soaked in cold water for 3 to 4 hours), then drained; 1/2 cup diced bamboo shoots (buy fresh or if canned, soak in cold water for 1 hour and rinse well); 1/2 cup fresh water chestnuts, diced 1/4-inch (substitute with jicama if not available); 1/3 cup small smoked oysters, drained; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 4 minced shallots; 2 cups shiraz wine; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 cups chicken stock

Servings: persons

Canola oil
15 to 20 pound free range, and/or organic turkey
2 cups long grain rice
2 cups glutinous rice
1/4 cup dried scallops
2 Chinese sausage, lap chong, 1/4-inch slices
1 large yellow onion, diced 1/4-inch
2 carrots, diced 1/4-inch
1/2 cup celery, diced 1/4-inch
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups sliced shiitakes
1 cup lotus seed (soaked in cold water for 3 to 4 hours), then drained
1/2 cup diced bamboo shoots (buy fresh or if canned, soak in cold water for 1 hour and rinse well)
1/2 cup fresh water chestnuts, diced 1/4-inch (substitute with jicama if not available)
1/3 cup small smoked oysters, drained
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 minced shallots
2 cups shiraz wine
3 tablespoons honey
2 cups chicken stock

1
Preheat oven to 550 degrees (max).
2
Rub oil on the skin and season the inside and outside with salt and pepper.
3
Place in large roasting pan and roast in oven until brown, about 30 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a rice cooker, wash rice until clear, fill water to Mt.
5
Fuji, add scallops, sausage and cook.
6
When fully cooked (45 minutes), break up scallops and spread rice out to cool.
7
In a large wok coated with oil, stir fry onions, carrots, celery, ginger and garlic for 1 minute.
8
Add shiitakes, lotus, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts, and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
9
Add oysters and mix in.
10
Set aside to cool.
11
Mix with rice and check for seasoning.
12
Turn oven down to 275 degrees.
13
Pull turkey out and stuff with rice mixture.
14
(There will be extra stuffing which should be heated separately in a covered dish.)
15
Place turkey back in oven, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning, and roast 3 to 5 hours more 20 minutes per pound, until juices run clear and legs move around easily.
16
For jus: Add shallots to pan and deglaze pan with wine.
17
Add honey, stock and check for seasoning, reduce by 20 percent and reserve warm.

1651

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Canola oil, 15 to 20 pound free range, and/or organic turkey, 2 cups long grain rice, 2 cups glutinous rice, and more.

Yes, 8 Treasure Stuffed Turkey with Shiraz-Honey Jus falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!