Easy Leftover-turkey Fried Rice

The most frequently asked question after Thanksgiving meal is what to do with all the leftovers. Nothing should be wasted after the big meal on Thanksgiving day. For my family, we always enjoy an easy, healthy, turkey fried rice. Most of the meat left from turkey is from the breast; it is the best part for creating turkey fried rice.  Today, I will now share my recipe with all my blog followers. The joy one feels after eating this dish is the light and easy feeling remaining after a big feast.

Ingredients:

4 cups day-old cooked rice (I use basmati rice for my fried rice)

2 cups turkey, cubed

3 eggs, lightly beaten

3 tbs peanut oil

Other ingredients:

1/4 cup diced carrot

1/4 cup corn kernels

1/4 cup peas

1/2 cup diced white onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

Garnishes:

3 chopped green onions and cilantro

Seasonings:

1 tsp fish sauce

1 tsp salt

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp oyster sauce

1 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

In a small saucepan, add 1 cup of water and bring to boil. Add carrot, peas, and corn kernels; blanch them for 1 minute. Drain.

Heat 2 tbs of peanut oil; then stir in minced garlic cloves and diced white onion, until fragrant.

 Stir in eggs and cook until slightly solid; add turkey and blanched carrot, peas, and 

corn kernels.

 Season with fish sauce, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and black pepper.

Move the turkey-egg mixture to the sides of the wok.

  Add 1 tbs oil and rice. Cook and stir (adjust the seasonings at this point). Cook for 3 minutes while mixing them well.  Stir in green onions and cilantro. Serve.