CHINESE PORRIDGE (CONGEE OR JOOK)
What can you do with all those turkey bones left over from your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Chinese congee or jook (Cantonese) is an excellent dish to make with those bones and leftover meat. Scrumptious and delicious meal for breakfast or lunch. Serve with chopped green onions and a deep-fried breadstick or donut (can be purchased frozen or get it from the deli at the Asian market where they sell dim sum).
Provided by Sammye R
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 14h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place rice into a container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
- Soak dried mushrooms in a bowl of warm water until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain and slice into strips.
- Bring 4 cups water and drained rice to a boil in a pot. Cook until rice breaks down into a thick and mushy consistency, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- Bring 4 cups water and turkey carcass to a boil in a large pot. Simmer until broth forms, about 45 minutes. Skim fat from the surface of the broth.
- Strain turkey broth into the slow cooker. Pull meat off the carcass and shred; transfer to a bowl. Mix in soy sauce. Discard turkey bones.
- Stir mushrooms, 1 cup boiling water, garlic, salted turnip, and ginger into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours.
- Soak dried bean curd in a bowl of warm water until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with running water. Break up bean curd into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir bean curd pieces into the slow cooker. Cook on High for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon congee into individual bowls. Top with 2 tablespoons of turkey meat and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2469 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Cholesterol 508.5 mg, Fat 191.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 127.5 g, SaturatedFat 46.6 g, Sodium 330.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
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Rahamat Ullah
[email protected]This congee is amazing! I can't wait to make it again.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best congee I've ever had.
Musa Kha
[email protected]This is a great recipe. I will definitely try it.
Jessica Bretty
[email protected]Thanks for sharing!
Natilie Liscum
[email protected]Great post!
Lana Lazarova
[email protected]This congee was very easy to follow. Loveit!
King Kawsar
[email protected]I made this congee for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped carrots, peas, and corn to mine, and it was a hit.
MD Rohim Hussain
[email protected]This congee was amazing! I used jasmine rice and it gave the congee a wonderful floral flavor. I added some chopped shrimp and vegetables to mine, and it was the perfect meal.
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[email protected]I've been making this congee for years and it's always a favorite. It's so versatile and you can add whatever you like to it. I usually add some chopped vegetables, meat, and eggs. It's also great for using up leftover rice.
Tasha Olivia
[email protected]This congee was so easy to make and it was so delicious. I used chicken broth instead of water and it added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Joshua Hong
[email protected]I made this congee for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped carrots, peas, and corn to mine, and it was a hit.
Nuur Yare
[email protected]This congee was amazing! I used jasmine rice and it gave the congee a wonderful floral flavor. I added some chopped shrimp and vegetables to mine, and it was the perfect meal.
Fawas Robiu
[email protected]I've been making this congee for years and it's always a favorite. It's so versatile and you can add whatever you like to it. I usually add some chopped vegetables, meat, and eggs. It's also great for using up leftover rice.
Hamza Mohammed
[email protected]This congee was so easy to make and it was so delicious. I used brown rice instead of white rice and it gave the congee a nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Nikky
[email protected]I made this congee for breakfast this morning and it was the perfect way to start my day. It was warm and comforting, and the flavor was amazing. I added some chopped green onions and sesame oil to mine, and it was perfect.
Alexis Zahringer
[email protected]This was my first time making congee and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the congee turned out great. I used chicken broth instead of water and it added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've made this congee several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover rice. I usually add some chopped vegetables and meat to mine, but it's also delicious plain.
Kaneez Ali
[email protected]This congee was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The rice was cooked to perfection and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.