Turkey Fried Rice

Switch things up with some turkey fried rice! This turkey fried rice is made with turkey, veggies, eggs, and rice with some tasty sauce! Perfect for lunch or dinner!

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• About the Ingredients
• How to cook Turkey Fried Rice (Step by Step)
• Storage & Reheating
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About the Ingredients

Here are some additional info about some of the ingredients.

Cooked Turkey

This is the best part - reuse your leftover turkey with turkey fried rice! You need cooked turkey, but if you do not have any, you can quick pop some turkey in the air fryer or stove and allow it to cook.

Of course if you have a lot of leftover turkey from Thanksgiving then you are in luck!!

Frozen veggies

It's up to you on the exact frozen veggies - I usually do a mixed veggie blend that has carrots, peas, and corn. However, you can also choose only peas. One time I switched it up and used a broccoli and cauliflower blend, and that turned out well too!

Eggs

You can beat the eggs first so that it is easily scrambled when we add the eggs. However, I am usually pretty lazy and don't want to wash an extra dish, so I crack the eggs straight in to the pan and then scramble it with my spatula.

Also, if you already have leftover scrambled eggs, you can also just add that in to the rice when it's time to fry with rice with the eggs.

Leftover Rice

Most important part - the rice! Make sure you are using leftover cooked rice that's been refrigerated overnight. This will make stir frying the rice much easier and you won't end up with soggy mushy fried rice.

If you don't have any, you can make the rice and spread it out on a plate or baking sheet, and place in the fridge for 30 mins to an hour or until most of the moisture is gone.

Light Soy Sauce

Light soy sauce is the most common type used in Chinese cooking. It's used to enhance the flavors! This kind of soy sauce is often used in stir fry sauces, marinades, dipping sauces and more.

If you're not sure what kind of soy sauce you have, this is probably it. Also, if you ever see a recipe that says 'soy sauce' and doesn't specify what kind, this is most likely it.

Soy sauce is commonly used in fried rice recipes, however, it is actually not a requirement! You will see it is not always used in home cooked fried rice and restaurants in Asian countries also. For example at my house, we actually prefer our shrimp fried rice without the soy sauce, but instead with white pepper and salt combination to flavor the fried rice.

You can find it in most grocery stores these days and also on Amazon:

Kimlan Light Soy Sauce

Pearl River Bridge Light Soy Sauce

Oyster sauce

Oyster sauce is actually literally made by cooking oysters! It's usually made from oyster extracts, sugar, salt and cornstarch. If you think that's gross because you hate the taste of seafood, for some reason, the fishy seafood taste isn't actually… noticeable. I legit grew up not realizing that oyster sauce even had seafood in it. The flavor of oyster sauce is sweet and savory.

If you are vegan or vegetarian, you are in luck!

There are vegan / vegetarian oyster sauces - they are made with mushrooms instead of Oyster sauce. And this sauce is actually very tasty. I normally don't prefer the vegetarian/vegan version of things that are normally not vegetarian/vegan, but I actually prefer the mushroom oyster sauce to the normal one!

You can find it in Asian supermarkets and also on Amazon:

L.k.k Panda Brand Oyster Sauce

Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Flavored Sauce

Kikkoman Oyster Flavored Sauce

Vegetarian Mushroom Oyster Sauce (Vegan/Vegetarian - my favorite)

White Pepper

White pepper is one of the spices used in this recipe. What makes it different from black pepper is that black peppercorn berries are picked while still green, and white pepper comes from berries that are picked when fully ripe.

The flavor is also different! Black peppercorn usually are slightly hotter. White peppercorn is milder in heat, but it has a grassy and more earthy undertone.

White pepper can be found in most grocery stores these days and also on Amazon:

Badia Pepper Ground White, 2 Oz (Pack Of 1)

McCormick Ground White Pepper, 1 oz

Amazon Brand - Happy Belly White Pepper Ground, 3 ounce (Pack of 1)

How to cook Turkey Fried Rice (Step by Step)

First gather your ingredients:

• 1 lb cooked turkey
• 3 tablespoon cooking oil, separated
• 1 cup frozen mixed veggies (corn, peas, carrots, etc.)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups of cooked rice
• 5 crushed garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Green onions, chopped (optional)

Add 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a work or pan, along with garlic, and frozen mixed veggies in to wok or cooking pan, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.

With a spatula, move vegetables to one side of the skillet, if the pan is dry go ahead and add a little more oil. Then add the beaten eggs to the other side, and stir it to scramble.

Add turkey to the mix and stir fry.

Then add another tablespoon of cooking oil, and then the cooked rice and stir to mix well.

Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and salt to taste, and stir fry everything to blend together. Cook for about 3 more minutes or until well mixed.

Sprinkle chopped green onions on top (optional), remove from heat and serve!

Storage & Reheating

Storage:
Store leftover turkey fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days if all ingredients were freshly cooked.
However:

• If you used leftover turkey or leftover rice, you should follow the shorter storage time of those ingredients.
• In general, leftover turkey should be eaten within 2-3 days, so the fried rice should follow that same timeline.

Freezing:
You can freeze turkey fried rice for up to 2 months. Store in a freezer-safe container or bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Reheating:

• Stovetop (best): Add a splash of oil or water to a pan and stir fry over medium heat until hot.
• Microwave: Heat in 30-45 second intervals, stirring between rounds so it reheats evenly.
• If the rice feels dry: Add a small drizzle of oil or a teaspoon of water when reheating.

FAQ

Can I use chicken instead of turkey?
Absolutely! This recipe works perfectly with cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or leftover roasted chicken.

Can I make this without oyster sauce?
Yes - you can skip it or use mushroom-based vegetarian oyster sauce. You can also replace it with a little extra soy sauce and a pinch of sugar for balance.

What type of rice works best?
Day-old medium or long-grain white rice is ideal. Jasmine rice works especially well. Avoid freshly cooked rice because it becomes mushy when stir fried.

Can I add more veggies?
Yes! Fried rice is flexible. Add bell peppers, broccoli, green beans, mushrooms, or any vegetables you have on hand.

Is soy sauce required in fried rice?
Not always. Some Asian households season fried rice only with salt and white pepper. You can adjust based on your taste.

How do I make it spicy?
Add chili crisp, sliced fresh chilies, or a little sriracha while stir frying.

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