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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Savoury

    Instant Pot Turkey Congee

    Published: Nov 25, 2019 by Michelle ยท 22 Comments

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    This recipe for Instant Pot Turkey Congee is easy to prepare and full of flavour. It's a comforting dish to whip up with leftover turkey or turkey bones. 

    Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Turkey Farmers of Canada. All images and opinions expressed are solely my own.

    Rice congee with turkey and Chinese donut in white bowl with ladle on wooden board, donut in background.

    It's getting dark, rainy, and chilly over here. November is our rainy season and with the rain comes the cold.

    Lately, I've been resorting to my Instant Pot to make easy one-pot meals, because getting dinner ready on weeknights can be crazy.

    Especially when I'm chauffeuring my kids to TKD practice halfway across the city.

    I've once again partnered with the Turkey Farmers of Canada to share my easiest congee recipe yet: Instant Pot Turkey Congee.

    Rice congee with turkey and Chinese donut in white bowl with ladle on wooden board, donut in background.

    What is congee?

    Congee is known as "jook" in Cantonese, and is rice cooked down with water until it reaches a porridge-like consistency.

    Traditionally, congee is savoury and paired with some type of meat.

    Growing up, congee was my go-to whenever I felt sick or unwell.

    There's something comforting about the hot, soupy, savoury dish that would perk me up, even when I don't feel good.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    It's easy to eat and digest, making it suitable for kids and the elderly.

    I love that turkey is such a lean protein, but in this congee, the meat is smooth, moist and tender. The resulting dish is rich, flavourful and heart-warming.

    But what I like about this recipe is that it comes all together in 30 minutes.

    Use an Instant Pot or pressure cooker to cook the turkey/bones along with the rice -- it's simple and saves time.

    I tried it two ways:

    1) using leftover cooked turkey meat and bones (eg. leftovers from Thanksgiving -- I freeze the extra turkey meat for later)

    2) using raw turkey leg quarters

    They are both straightforward and easy to make, depending on what type of turkey you have on hand. 

    Close up of rice congee with turkey and Chinese donut in white bowl with ladle on wooden board, donut in background.

    How to make it

    Place the turkey meat/bones into the Instant Pot.

    Add 1 cup of rinsed rice and cover with water or vegetable broth. 

    Next, add in the sliced ginger and garlic. 

    Season with salt and pepper. 

    Place the lid on and set the sealing valve to SEAL.

    Set the PORRIDGE function and HIGH PRESSURE for 20 minutes. 

    Tips & tricks

    Bones from the turkey give lots of depth of flavour, so my tip is to save those turkey bones (especially after Thanksgiving)!

    What I like to do is freeze the bones in a freezer bag, and when I need to make a soup or congee, I've got them on hand.

    How to serve & store

    Serve the Turkey congee steaming hot. 

    Add a drizzle of sesame oil for aroma, and garnish with chopped green onions, and sliced Chinese donut.

    Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    You can freeze congee in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost the congee overnight in the fridge before heating in a pot.

    Other recipes you may like

    If you love turkey, try these recipes:

    Grilled Lemongrass Turkey Banh Mi

    Five-Spice Turkey Green Onion Pancake Rolls 

    Turkey Mapo Tofu

    Spicy Cumin Turkey Burgers

    Be sure to check out Canadian Turkey for more turkey ideas and recipes.

    My kids gave their approval by scarfing their bowls and asking for seconds. I can definitely see this recipe being on repeat through the winter months.

    Try out this easy recipe for Instant Pot Turkey Congee -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer and leave me a comment/rating below -- I'd love to see your creations! 

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    4.94 from 15 votes

    Instant Pot Turkey Congee

    An easy, comforting and delicious Chinese rice porridge using turkey leftovers cooked in the Instant Pot.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 739kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • leftover turkey meat/carcass/bones use whatever you have on hand, whether it be 1 or 2 drumsticks, etc

    OR:

    • 1 raw turkey leg quarter about 2 lbs
    • 1 C long-grained white Jasmine rice rinsed
    • 6 C water or vegetable broth or poultry broth
    • 1 inch ginger peeled and sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ยฝ tablespoon sea salt or to taste
    • ยผ teaspoon ground white or black pepper

    Garnish:

    • sesame oil
    • green onions chopped
    • Chinese long donut sliced
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    Instructions

    • Place the cooked turkey carcass with the meat and bones (or raw turkey leg quarter) into the Instant Pot.
    • Add in 1 cup of rice and cover with 6 cups water or vegetable broth.
    • Add in the sliced ginger and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Give it a stir.
    • Cover with the lid and ensure the steam valve is set to SEAL.
    • Press the PORRIDGE function (or manually set to HIGH PRESSURE for 20 minutes). Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure without releasing the steam valve.
    • When the steam float valve has dropped, you can open the lid.
    • Carefully remove the turkey bones and meat from the Instant Pot. Using tongs or two forks, remove the turkey meat from the bones, shred the meat and return to the pot.
    • Give the turkey congee a stir and taste. Add more salt if needed.
    • If the consistency is too thick, add a little water to thin it out. If the consistency is too thin, press the SAUTE function and let the congee boil for a few minutes, until to your desired consistency. Turn the Instant Pot off.
    • Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra turkey meat, a drizzle of sesame oil, green onions and serve with Chinese long donut if desired. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    You can adjust the consistency of the congee by adding more or less water depending on how thick or thin you like it.ย 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 95g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 309mg | Sodium: 2066mg | Potassium: 1009mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Comments

    1. Kathy

      November 29, 2020 at 11:53 pm

      5 stars
      Amazingly delicious and easily prepared. Never made porridge in the instant pot and so glad in turned out well. I have half a turkey left and will Definitely use it up to prepare another pot of this congee. So creamy and soft! Thanks, Michelle for sharing this recipe and I canโ€™t wait to get back to baking and trying some of your other recipes.

      Reply
      • Michelle

        November 30, 2020 at 7:20 am

        Awesome, thanks for the feedback, Kathy! Glad you enjoyed it ๐Ÿ™‚

    2. 2pots2cook

      December 19, 2020 at 2:07 am

      5 stars
      Beautiful and comforting. Pinned, of course !

      Reply
      • Michelle

        December 19, 2020 at 7:36 am

        Thank you so much! ๐Ÿ™‚

    3. Marissa

      December 26, 2020 at 9:40 am

      Does this recipe freeze well? Excited to make!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        December 26, 2020 at 10:01 am

        Hi Marissa, yes, this recipe freezes well. Gently reheat the frozen congee in a pot over low heat, stir occasionally, and add enough water to the consistency you desire. Enjoy!

      • Marissa

        December 26, 2020 at 3:51 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks a lot! Made a batch today and itโ€™s delicious!

      • Michelle

        December 26, 2020 at 4:13 pm

        Awesome, thanks Marissa! ๐Ÿ™‚

    4. Yumi

      January 15, 2021 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      Looks simple and amazing, your food always looks so good! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Michelle

        January 15, 2021 at 6:28 pm

        Ahh thank you so much, Yumi! ๐Ÿ™‚

    5. Lisa Huff

      March 26, 2021 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      Oh love that this can be made in the Instant Pot. So easy!

      Reply
    6. Jessie

      March 26, 2021 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      This was perfect, quick, easy and so good. We have a new comfort food in my home! Thank you

      Reply
    7. Beth

      March 26, 2021 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      This looks interesting, but so delicious! I can't wait to give this a try! So excited to give this a try! My hubby and daughter are going to love this!

      Reply
    8. Biana

      March 26, 2021 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea for using leftover turkey! Never made congee in the Instant Pot before, sounds like something I need to try.

      Reply
    9. Emily Flint

      March 26, 2021 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for ways to reduce waste and use all of the food we have in our house. I get to do that and use my Instant Pot! Love this recipe!!

      Reply
    10. Eliza from BENSA Bacon Lovers Society

      April 10, 2021 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      I had never heard of Congee before, but this recipe is so good - pure comfort food! I love that you can make it in the Instant Pot!

      Reply
    11. Cathleen

      May 22, 2021 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, what CAN'T the instant pot do?? I am definitely making this this weekend, thank you so much for the recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    12. Seema Sriram

      June 17, 2021 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      Congee is one of my favourite breakfasts. I have never made it in an instant pot. SO that is surely getting tried soon.

      Reply
    13. veenaazmanov

      July 08, 2021 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      This Bowl is surely a meal by itself. Looks like a comforting Bowl of delicious and healthy Dinner option too.

      Reply
    14. Tavo

      September 10, 2021 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy kongee recipe. I enjoyed every single bite!

      Reply
    15. Sylvia

      February 27, 2022 at 8:18 pm

      4 stars
      Use this recipe with leftovers turkey but I'd like to try it with raw turkey legs this time. Do I need to remove the skin first?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        February 28, 2022 at 10:17 am

        Hi Sylvia, you don't have to remove the skin first -- in fact, leaving it on will add more flavour to the congee. You can remove the skin after cooking. Hope that helps.

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