Description

This comforting Turkey & Ginger Brothy Rice recipe transforms leftover turkey carcass and meat into a flavorful, aromatic broth enriched with fresh ginger, garlic, and coriander. Served over fluffy basmati rice and topped with crispy chili oil and onions, this dish is a perfect way to enjoy a warm, nourishing meal using simple ingredients and minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

Broth Ingredients

1 leftover turkey carcass
15g ginger, sliced into rounds
2 garlic cloves, unpeeled, bashed
Large handful of coriander, stalks reserved
3 spring onions, roughly chopped
6 whole peppercorns
800ml water

Broth Seasoning and Meat

15g ginger, grated
400g leftover roast turkey meat, shredded
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp light brown soft sugar
1 lemon, juiced (divided)

To Serve

250–300g cooked basmati rice
Crispy chilli oil, to drizzle
Crispy onions, to scatter
Coriander leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Broth: Break the turkey carcass into pieces if necessary and place them in a large saucepan. Add the sliced ginger rounds, bashed garlic cloves, reserved coriander stalks, chopped spring onions, and whole peppercorns. Pour in 800ml of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Simmer and Skim: Once the broth simmers, skim off and discard any scum that forms on the surface. Allow the broth to gently simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour until fragrant and the flavors are well combined.
Strain the Broth: Strain the broth through a large sieve set over a bowl, discarding the solids. Return the clear broth to the saucepan for the next step.
Add Flavor and Turkey Meat: Stir in the grated ginger, shredded turkey meat, dark soy sauce, light brown sugar, and a splash of lemon juice. Bring the broth back to a simmer and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the turkey meat is piping hot and fully heated through.
Season to Taste: Adjust seasoning with freshly ground pepper and more lemon juice if needed to balance the flavors.
Assemble and Serve: Divide the cooked basmati rice between shallow bowls. Ladle the hot turkey and ginger broth generously over the rice. Garnish each bowl with fresh coriander leaves, a drizzle of crispy chili oil, and a scattering of crispy onions for texture and a hint of heat.

Notes

Using leftover turkey carcass and meat maximizes flavor and minimizes waste.
The broth benefits from slow simmering to extract deep flavor; avoid boiling vigorously to keep it clear and clean tasting.
Adjust the amount of chili oil according to your preferred spice level.
For a lighter version, omit the sugar or reduce the soy sauce to lower sodium.
This dish can be made with leftover chicken if turkey is not available.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: British

Keywords: Turkey broth, ginger rice, leftover turkey recipe, comforting soup, easy stovetop meal, aromatic broth