Taiwanese Turkey Rice

Name: Taiwanese Turkey Rice
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 (4-lb.) skin-on, bone-in turkey breast or 3 lb. shredded leftover cooked turkey; 1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. kosher salt (optional); 5 scallions, trimmed, halved (optional); 1 (2") piece ginger, peeled, sliced ¼" thick (optional); 8 whole star anise (optional); ¼ cup turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth (optional); ½ cup high-quality lard, turkey fat, duck fat, or goose fat; 16 shallots (about 12 oz.), shaved on a mandoline or very thinly sliced; 1 head of garlic, finely chopped; ¼ cup michiu (Taiwanese rice wine) or sake; ¼ cup light soy sauce; ¼ cup sugar; 2 tsp. freshly ground white pepper, plus more; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (optional); Cooked white rice (for serving)

Instructions

Poach turkey in an anise, ginger, and scallion broth, then shred the meat and toss with a savory, lard-enriched sauce for this traditional Taiwanese preparation.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:06:27 GMT