momofurkey.

As usual, it doesn't look like much, but this was deeply satisfying and very easy. It's supposed to be based on Hainanese Chicken Rice, but I wonder how it would be on a non-meat like tempeh...I think tofu would not be quite right. I didn't make the rice.

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soy-braised turkey with ginger. 

1 medium shallot, thinly sliced, plus 1 small shallot, quartered
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste

1/3 cup light or low-sodium soy sauce
2 cups water
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 to 4 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh ginger
500g/3 cups shredded turkey meat
2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter (if using white meat)

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