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    vegan soy curls recipe | soy curls tacos

    Mar 17, 2023 · Leave a Comment

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    Air fried soy curls make a great vegan substitute for meat dishes. Soy curls are made by cooking, extruding and drying whole soybeans which makes them chewy and meaty. Air fry your soy curls for a crispy, golden brown snack that's healthier than deep-frying.

    TVP is a meat-free alternative that's made with soybeans. Though, TVP and soy curls have some major differences. TVP is ground up soy flour, soy curls are whole soybeans.

    The recipe preparation is very similar to air fried tofu,tofu manchurian and Chilli paneer or gobi manchurian.I like to serve these with stir fried rice, hakka noodles or as tacos.

    vegan soy curls recipes
    soy curls recipe
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    • What are soy curls ?
    • Benefits of Soy curls
    • Air fried soy curls ingredients
    • soy curls stir fry ingredients
    • Instructions for air fried soy curls
    • Instructions for vegan soy curls stir fry
    • Substitution
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Top tips
    • Related links
    • soy curls recipe
    • FAQs

    What are soy curls ?

    Soy curls are a plant-based protein made from whole soybeans that've been cooked, given texture, and then dried off into small, curly pieces. They have a texture similar to meat and are a hit with vegetarians and vegans. Soy curls are cheap and simple to use, making them perfect for any veggie-based diet.

    Homemade soy curls - You can easily make them at home using soy chunks that are easily available in the market. Below are the soy chunks that I bought very cheap from the market and made it similar to soy curls.

    homemade soy curls

    Benefits of Soy curls

    Speaking of nutrients, are soy curls healthy? Absolutely! Soy curls are packed with plant-based protein, fiber and important minerals like iron, calcium, and zinc. A healthy choice, they're low in fat and calories.

    Air fried soy curls ingredients

    • dried soy curls or vegan soy chunks - I have used vegan soy chunks
    • Marinade (we will use half of the marinade for airfrying and rest for stir fry
      • soy sauce (dark and light)
      • vinegar
      • maple syrup
      • chilli paste or any asian cooking paste like red curry paste
      • oil
      • corn flour
    soy curl stir fry sauce step 1

    soy curls stir fry ingredients

    • Oil
    • Garlic,Brocolli, onions, peppers,green onion,celery etc
    • Leftover marinade or any stir fry sauce.
    soy curls stir fry ingredients

    Instructions for air fried soy curls

    • Heat water in a pot,soak the soy curls / soy chunks in hot water for 10-15 minutes or as per packet instructions.Drain the excess water and squeeze the chunnks/curls.
    soy curls air fryer step 1
    • Cut/shred the soy chunks in smaller pieces if you like
    soy curls air fryer step 2
    • Mix the sauces for marination in a bowl
    soy curls air fryer step 3
    • Mix soy sauce ,oil and toss soy curls pieces .Keep it aside for 10 mins.
    soy curls air fryer step 4
    • Add cornflour on the marinated soy curls
    • Preheat your air fryer for 5 mins at 180 deg C. | 355 F. Layer the pieces on a parchment paper on a grill tray without overlapping each other.
    soy curls air fryer step 5
    • Air fry the soy curls for 6-7 mins at 180 C| 355 deg F.
    soy curls air fryer step 6
    • Once they are cooked,keep them aside.
    soy curls air fryer step 7

    You can enjoy these as is or make a stir fry below

    Instructions for vegan soy curls stir fry

    • In a wok, heat oil and fry chopped garlic,add broccoli and peppers.Cook on medium/high heat for few minutes
    soy curls stir fry step 1
    • Add the cooked soy curls.
    soy curls stir fry step 2
    • Add the marinade mix,allow to cook for few minutes, turn off the heat.
    soy curls stir fry step 3

    Enjoy this as a stir fry or with your tacos..

    Substitution

    You can use any marinade of your choice and any sauce as a stir fry sauce

    Variations

    1. Toss the soy curls in teriyaki sauce, then sauté 'em with onions, peppers, and mushrooms.
    2. Toss the soy curls in BBQ sauce then bake 'em in the oven till they're crunchy. Have it with vegan mac and cheese or a salad.
    3. Spice up the Soy Curls: Throw in some chili powder, cumin, and paprika to give the soy curls some kick. Sauté with onions and peppers for a flavorful and spicy dish.
    4. Buffalo Soy Curls: Toss the soy curls in buffalo sauce and serve with vegan ranch dressing and celery sticks.

    Storage

    Store it in refrigerator for 1-2 days. Always reheat your left overs.

    Top tips

    1. Rehydrate the Soy Curls: Rehydrating the soy curls is key before you cook. Soak them in hot water for 10 minutes until they become soft and puffy. Get the water out of them and give 'em a squeeze. This'll make sure the flavors from the marinade or sauce get absorbed by the soy curls.
    2. Don't Overcook the Soy Curls: Soy curls cook fast, so watch out. Overcooking can make them tough and chewy.
    3. Mix it up with sides: Soy curls are so adaptable, you can make all kinds of sides to go with them. Have them with rice, quinoa, roasted veg, or a salad for a proper meal.

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    • Vegan chipotle bowl | Chipotle tofu bowl recipe
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    soy curls recipe

    Soy curls have a really meaty texture ,they are perfect for putting in stir-fries, salads, tacos, sandwiches and whatever else.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: Asian
    Keyword: baked soy curls, soy curls butler, soy curls recipe vegan
    Servings: 1
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Mixing bowl
    • wok
    • spatula

    Ingredients

    For air fry soy curls

    • 80 gms Dehydrated soy curls or soy chunks the packet that I had was of 80gms, approx 3 oz.
    • 2 tablespoon cornflour

    Marinade (use half of below sauce mix for air fried soy curls, rest for stir fry)

    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce can be replaced with light soy sauce,dark soy sauce helps with color and flavor
    • 2 tablespoon chilli paste or any asian spicy paste, like red thai curry paste
    • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional

    For soy curls stir fry

    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 2 tbsp. ginger-garlic chopped
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 1 cup broccoli florets blanched/steamed, 1 cup is ½ brocolli
    • ½ red pepper diced
    • ½ green pepper diced
    • 2-3 stalks green onions chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Salt as per taste adjust as per the salt in the soy sauce.

    Instructions

    For Air fried soy curls

    • Heat up some water in a pot, and soak the soy curls or chunks in the hot water for 10-15 minutes or according to the instructions on the package. Once done, drain the excess water and squeeze out the excess moisture from the curls.
    • Optionally, cut or shred the soy chunks into smaller pieces as desired.
    • Prepare the marinade by mixing the sauces in a bowl. Keep half of the sauce mix for the stir fry, use the rest for soy curls
    • Toss the soy curls in the sauce mixture until they are evenly coated. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
    • Sprinkle cornflour over the marinated soy curls and mix until evenly coated.
    • Preheat the air fryer at 180°C/355°F for 5 minutes.
      Arrange the soy curls on it, making sure they don't overlap.
    • Place the tray in the air fryer and cook the soy curls for 6-7 minutes at 180°C/355°F, or until they are crispy from outside.
    • Once done, remove the tray from the air fryer and set it aside.
      Serve the soy curls as is, or use them in a stir fry recipe.

    For vegan soy curl stir fry

    • Cook/blanch brocolli in hot water for few minutes
    • In a wok, heat oil and fry chopped garlic,add broccoli and peppers.cook on medium/high heat for few minutes
    • Add the cooked soy curls.
      Add the marinade mix,allow to cook for few minutes, turn off the heat.
    • Serve as a stir fry or with tortilla/taco

    Notes

    The combination of four sauces Soy,Vinegar, chilli, maple syrup can be customized to suit as per individual's tastebuds. You can add extra hot chilli sauce to make it more spicy.
    Do not overcook the soy curls .Make sure to squeeze the water once they are cooked. If they are overcooked in water then they will turn out chewy.

    FAQs

    Where to buy soy curls

    You can buy them at health food stores or order them online, and they keep for a while at room temp.

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