Turkey Congee With Crispy Shiitake Mushrooms

Name: Turkey Congee With Crispy Shiitake Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3-4-pound) turkey carcass; 1 medium onion, unpeeled, quartered; 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced; 1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon, whacked into pieces; 1 star anise pod; 1/2 cup long-grain rice, rinsed well; Kosher salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Freshly ground black pepper; Cilantro leaves with tender stems and chili oil (for serving)

Servings: persons

1 (3-4-pound) turkey carcass
1 medium onion, unpeeled, quartered
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon, whacked into pieces
1 star anise pod
1/2 cup long-grain rice, rinsed well
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
Cilantro leaves with tender stems and chili oil (for serving)

1
Bring turkey, onion, ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and 14 cups cold water to a boil in a large heavy pot. Reduce heat and simmer gently, turning turkey over halfway through, until liquid is reduced to 8 cups, 50-65 minutes. Discard carcass; strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium saucepan.
2
Add rice to stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup begins to thicken, 35-45 minutes (make sure to stir the bottom of pot to prevent rice from sticking). Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until rice begins to break into smaller pieces and mixture resembles the consistency of oatmeal, 10-15 minutes longer; season congee with salt.
3
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook mushrooms, tossing occasionally, until browned and crisp, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and add soy sauce; season generously with pepper.
4
Divide congee among bowls. Top with crispy mushrooms and cilantro and drizzle with chili oil.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3-4-pound) turkey carcass, 1 medium onion, unpeeled, quartered, 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced, 1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon, whacked into pieces, and more.

Yes, Turkey Congee With Crispy Shiitake Mushrooms falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!