Leftover Turkey Fried rice

Reasons to adore it

• It’s swift and effortless: Believe me, spending hours in the kitchen surely wouldn’t be on your agenda post-holidays. This turkey fried rice assembles in merely 15 minutes, ideal for hectic weeknights or when time is tight.

• No MSG: Conventional Chinese takeout frequently includes MSG, but this homemade variant lets you manage the ingredients and steer clear of any undesirable additives.

• This recipe is versatile and can be easily adapted to suit your taste preferences. You can incorporate any vegetables and protein you have on hand. It’s a great method to repurpose leftover rice and veggies.

Ingredients you will need

Leftover cooked turkey: you may substitute it with fresh, thinly sliced turkey. Nonetheless, make sure it is fully cooked prior to eating.

Olive oil: You can replace it with avocado oil or any other neutral cooking oil of choice.

Cooked rice: I utilized jasmine rice. Feel free to choose any kind of rice, including brown rice. For a healthier option, replace the rice with cauliflower rice or quinoa.

Eggs: I used 2 large eggs, but you can swap them for 3 medium-sized eggs.

Frozen mixed vegetables

Green onions

Onion

Garlic

Soy sauce: I utilized a mix of dark and light soy sauce.

Oyster sauce

Chinese rice wine

Chinese 5 spice: this is optional but adding this spice contributes substantial flavor to the rice.

Salt and white pepper

Steps to prepare leftover turkey fried rice

Prepare the ingredients: It’s crucial that all ingredients are at hand as this recipe cooks rapidly. Chop the green onions, separating the white and green sections, and roughly chop the garlic.

Prepare the fried rice sauce: in a small bowl, blend soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar, then set it aside.

Beat the eggs: crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and whisk to combine.

Heat a wok or shallow skillet on medium-high heat, add the oil, and let it warm until shimmering but not smoking. Pour in the beaten eggs, let them set for 10 seconds, then stir gently to scramble without breaking them too much. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Add the remaining oil to the skillet, throw in the white parts of the green onions and chopped garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.

Incorporate the frozen mixed vegetables, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes or until tender and fully thawed.

Next, add the chopped leftover turkey, followed by the Chinese 5 spice, white pepper, and a dash of salt, stirring-fry for 30 seconds.

Mix in the cooked rice and break it up with a spatula. Then, add the stir-fry sauce and scrambled eggs and combine well.

Just before removing the fried rice from heat, toss in the green part of the green onion and give the rice a thorough stir. Take it off the heat and serve at once. Enjoy!

How to preserve

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave until hot prior to serving.

Suggestions

• Feel free to include additional vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms, to enhance both nutrition and color.

• You can also exchange the turkey for chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp if preferred.

• Enjoy this leftover turkey fried rice as a main course or as a side with your preferred protein. The options are limitless!

• Fried rice is ideally made using day-old cooked rice, which has had time to dry out slightly. Freshly prepared rice may become mushy when stir-fried. That being said, use any type of rice available; it will still be delicious.

• Utilize any leftover roasted vegetables from your holiday feast instead of frozen mixed veggies for added flavor.