ASIAN INSPIRED SOUP WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY ENJOY DAN:

ASIAN INSPIRED SOUP WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

BROTH:

Bones and meat of leftover turkey.

1 onion, quarter

1 thumb-size fresh ginger

4 cloves, garlic, smashed

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 star anise

1 cinnamon stick

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a stock pot add all ingredients and cover with water.

2.   Bring to a boil; reduce heat partially covered and let simmer for 1 hour.

3.   Discard solids; strain broth through sieve into another stock pot.

INGREDIENTS:

1 (8 Oz) package of soba noodles

A splash of sesame oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

8 crimini mushrooms, halved

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 thumb-size fresh ginger, julienned

10 cherry tomatoes

4 cups homemade broth

1 cup shredded cooked turkey

1 (19 Oz) can Mae Ploy coconut milk

1 tablespoon red curry paste

1 tablespoon EACH soy sauce, fish sauce and tamrand paste

1 Napa cabbage, thinly sliced

2 handful of fresh sprouts

1 tablespoon lime juice

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Cook soba noodles according to package directions:

2.   In a stock-pot add oil over medium-high heat and when sizzling.

3.   Add onions and sauté for 4 minutes.

4.   Add mushrooms and cook 4 minutes.

5.   Add garlic, ginger and cherry tomatoes and sauté for 1 minute.

6.   Add broth, turkey meat, coconut milk, curry paste, soy sauce, fish sauce tamarind paste, and Napa cabbage.

7.   Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.

8.   Remove from heat and add sprouts, and lime juice.

9.   Pour into bowls and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

ENJOY DAN:                                                      BON-APPETITE!!