Turkey, Carrot and Rice Kong Filler

A simple, tummy-friendly Kong filler made with lean turkey, soft-cooked rice and mashed carrot. It packs well, freezes beautifully, and is ideal for enrichment on days when you want something plain, familiar, and lower in fat than many “treat-style” fillings.

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Turkey, Carrot & Rice Kong Filler

Yield: 6-8 medium Kongs

Author: The Canine Dietitian

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

A simple, tummy-friendly Kong filler made with lean turkey, soft-cooked rice and mashed carrot. It packs well, freezes beautifully, and is ideal for enrichment on days when you want something plain, familiar, and lower in fat than many “treat-style” fillings.

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Ingredients

• 250g lean turkey mince (ideally 2–7% fat)
• 80g white rice (dry weight) (long grain or basmati)
• 150g carrots, peeled and chopped
• 500–650ml water (for cooking rice + carrots)
• Optional: 1–2 tbsp low-salt bone broth (only if your dog tolerates it and you’re not avoiding richer ingredients)

Instructions

1. 1) Cook the rice and carrots
2. Rinse the 80g dry rice under cold water (helps reduce surface starch and makes it less sticky).
3. Add rice to a saucepan with 500ml water.
4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
5. Add the chopped carrots and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. If the pan looks dry before the rice is soft, add an extra 50–150ml water as needed.
7. You’re aiming for soft rice and very tender carrots (easy to mash).
8. 2) Cook the turkey
9. While the rice/carrot cooks, place a non-stick pan on a medium heat.
10. Add the turkey mince and break it up with a spoon.
11. Cook for 8–10 minutes until fully cooked through (no pink), stirring regularly.
12. Don’t add oil. If it sticks, add a splash of water instead.
13. 3) Combine and mash to the right texture
14. Tip the cooked turkey into the rice/carrot pan (or combine in a bowl).
15. Mash the carrots into the rice a bit with a fork or potato masher—leave some texture if your dog prefers it, but aim for a mixture that holds together when squeezed.
16. If the mix feels too dry/crumbly to pack: add 1–3 tbsp warm water (or a little of the cooking liquid) and mix again.
17. Cool completely before stuffing Kongs (warm filling can soften the Kong and isn’t ideal food-safety-wise).
18. 4) Stuff the Kong (neat + long-lasting)
19. Use a teaspoon to pack the mix in firmly, pushing it down in layers to remove air pockets.
20. For a cleaner freeze, “cap” the small hole/opening with a little mashed carrot or rice.
21. Freeze for at least 3–4 hours (overnight is best for a longer-lasting chew/lick).

Nutrition Facts

Calories

122

Calories are per 100g

Suitable for:

• Most healthy adult dogs

Avoid if:

• On a strict veterinary diet

• Allergic/intolerant to any ingredients ( can replace the turkey with another meat)

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

For longer storage, freeze up to 3 months and feed frozen if desired.

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