Got lots of leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Make this tasty Turkey Fish Ball Koay Teow Soup based on the popular Malaysian rice noodle soup.
Unless you are cooking for a crowd, left-over Roast Turkey is almost a certainty every year after the Thanksgiving dinner. This is not necessarily a bad thing because turkey meat is good meat. Many creative cooks have come up with a myriad of delicious dishes after the big feast to be enjoyed through the weekend as we go about our big year end shopping spree. Nothing beats coming home to a steaming bowl of Turkey Congee or Turkey Rice Porridge with Peanuts and Scallops.
Soupy Noodles
This year, we can look forward to a tasty bowl of Turkey Fish Ball Koay Teow Soup. I am a big fan of soupy noodles especially on cold days and often wondered if the rich turkey stock would be too gamey for koay teow th’ng (rice noodle soup), a Malaysian favorite similar to this. Since there is only one way to find out, I decided to roast a turkey before Thanksgiving just so I can post the recipe and also test out the broth for this noodle soup. I am delighted to say that the dish turned out wonderfully. Ro-Ri San, Ro-Jiro, and I enjoyed it so much that we had no problems finishing Ro-Taro’s share while he is away at college. I will definitely be making it again next week when he comes home for the holiday.
Turkey Stock
The turkey stock is best made immediately after the Thanksgiving feast. I throw in the carcass together with the wings and thigh bones and allow it to simmer on the stove for 2 to 3 hours. I will then strain the stock and transfer it to small containers for freezing. It is great to have homemade stock for soups during the winter months.
The recipe below is really simple once you have the turkey stock made. It takes only minutes to prepare the soup by adding the store bought fish balls and seasoning it with salt, pepper, and a little fish sauce. I hope you will give it a try.
Tools Used in Making This Turkey Fish Ball Koay Teow Soup
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Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Stockpot with Cover, 6-Quart
Cuisipro Stainless Steel Measuring Cup and Spoon Set
Chef Craft Stainless Steel Ladle
Turkey Fish Ball Koay Teow Soup
Ingredients
- 8 cups turkey stock (1.9 liters)
- 8 oz fish balls (225g)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 lbs fresh koay teow or flat cut rice noodles (900g)
- 8 oz bean sprouts (trimmed) (225g)
- 8 oz cooked turkey meat (shredded) (225g)
Garnish
- 2 green onions (finely sliced)
- a few sprigs cilantro (stems removed and finely sliced)
- Fried shallots
- Sesame oil
- 2 red chilies (thinly sliced (optional))
Instructions
- Bring turkey stock to a boil. Add fish balls and allow stock to come back up to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Then add fish sauce. Reduce heat and allow soup to keep warm on the stove.
- Remove koay teow from packaging and place on a microwave safe dish. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove from microwave and loosened up koay teow.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Scald bean sprouts for 20 seconds. Remove with a metal strainer and set aside.
- Add koay teow to the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a metal strainer and divide into 4 bowls.
- Place a little bean sprouts and turkey meat on the top of noodles. Ladle soup and fish balls over the noodles.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and fried shallots. Drizzle a few drops of sesame oil on the top.
- Serve immediately with cut red chilies soaked in a little soy sauce.
Nutrition
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎
DongXing says
I say! This looks so like the Koay Teow Teng from home!! I bet it is delicious and I for one would certainly prefer to have a bowl of soupy noodles like this for lunch. Is this the trick to get rid of the gamey turkey smell, ie, by cooking the carcass immediately and not after it has been frozen? I have only made a turkey soup stock once by roasting the entire turkey drumstick first and then cooking the bones and meat gently. The soup was delicious and not gamey, but involves roasting first and the stock was not as clear as per broth style. Thank you for sharing.
BTW, love your recent char siu pau post, it is about time I make these again!
Biren says
It was delicious! I am so happy with the way it turned out. Yes, making the stock right away helps prevent the gamey smell from appearing. 🙂
kristy says
Howdy Biren ! Its been awhile since I visited. Hope you’re doing well. Gosh, I got plenty to catch up. Btw, I love KT a lot especially Ipoh KT soup. Yummm….
Hope you’re having a great week ahead ear. ((hugs))
Blessings, Kristy
Biren says
Good to see you here, Kristy! I am doing well and I hope you are too. Koay Teow Soup is light yet comforting. I can eat it almost everyday. 🙂
You have a lovely week too! ♥