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Chinese-Style Roast Turkey Steamed Buns Recipe
Ingredients (23)
- 1 whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds total), butterflied according to this slideshow, backbone, neck, and giblets reserved
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon five spice powder
- 12 whole scallions
- 1 large section of ginger root, cut into 2 inch segments
- 8 medium cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing rice wine
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster or hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Chinkiang or other rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon roasted chili oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon fermented chili bean paste, or other chili paste, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted and ground Sichuan peppercorns, optional
- To Serve:
- 36 frozen steamed chinese buns
- 3 scallions, finely sliced
- 2 large cucumbers, julienned
- Picked cilantro leaves and tender stems
- Spicy mayonnaise (see note)
Directions
Learn how to make this recipe at Serious Eats