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Leftover Turkey Fried Rice Recipe

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A quick and delicious way to use leftover turkey, this fried rice recipe combines cooked white rice, chopped turkey, vegetables, and eggs sautéed with savory seasonings for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 cups leftover turkey chopped, white meat and/or dark meat
  • 1 small yellow onion diced, or about 1 1/4 cups
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables such as peas, carrots, and corn
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp butter salted or unsalted
  • All Purpose MSG Seasoning, or salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 1/2-2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • Toasted sesame seeds, chili oil, MSG for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare the onion: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. If the skillet is not nonstick, add a small amount of cooking oil as needed. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Add garlic and vegetables: Add the minced garlic and cook for about one more minute. Then add the frozen vegetables and stir them around to fully thaw. Push all the vegetables to one half of the pan.
  3. Add butter and rice: Add the butter and let it melt most of the way before adding the cooked white rice. Use the back of your spatula to press the rice into the pan, flattening it out and breaking apart any large clumps.
  4. Season the rice: Add in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring until all the rice is coated and evenly colored.
  5. Cook the eggs: Clear an open space in the middle of the pan and crack the eggs into it. Use your spatula to break apart the yolks and cook the scrambled eggs. Fold the cooked eggs into the fried rice mixture to distribute evenly.
  6. Add turkey and green onions: Stir in the leftover chopped turkey and half of the sliced green onions. Let the mixture cook, stirring often, until the turkey is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve and garnish: Remove from heat and transfer the fried rice to a serving dish. Garnish with the remaining green onions, toasted sesame seeds, chili oil, or MSG if desired, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use day-old cooked rice for best texture to prevent mushiness.
  • Feel free to substitute frozen mixed vegetables with any fresh veggies you have on hand.
  • Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste, especially if using a higher sodium brand.
  • For a spicier kick, drizzle with chili oil or add red pepper flakes.
  • To keep it gluten free, ensure soy sauce used is tamari or gluten free.

Find it online: https://queenrecipe.com/leftover-turkey-fried-rice-recipe/