Your New Favorite Protein
Soy curls are an amazing (yet kind of underrated) protein option for vegetarians and vegans. This vegan chicken-like meat alternative is made from only soy and is ready to use in under 15 minutes! Want to make a pulled “pork” sandwich or a buffalo “chicken” wrap without any hard-to-pronounce ingredients? You need to know how to cook soy curls! Like their cousin tofu, soy curls make the perfect plain canvas that soaks up marinades like a sponge. Once crisped and sauced, they can be added to salads, sandwiches, or even a stir fry. Seriously, though, they work well in any meal where meat would normally be the protein centerpiece. Let your imagination run wild!
Grab These Ingredients
As soon as you source your soy curls, you’ll be ready to cook (who doesn’t keep their favorite sauce on hand at all times?).
Butler Soy Curls: This is just about the only brand I’ve seen, which makes soy curls a bit tricky to find in grocery stores. But, I definitely think it’s worth purchasing them online or at your local health food store for such an amazing pantry staple. Oil: Grab some olive oil and get ready to get crispy! Sauce: The sky’s the limit here. We’ll be working with buffalo, barbecue, and Italian sauce, but just grab your favorite.
Here’s How to Cook Soy Curls
The best part about this soy curls recipe is how fast it is! This vegan protein can be cooked and ready to serve in under 20 minutes. Step 1: Soak The CurlsSoak the soy curls in a bowl with room temperature water for 10 minutes. Step 2: Squeeze The CurlsAfter 10 minutes, squeeze out the excess water from the soy curls. Step 3: Saute The CurlsHeat some oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute your soy curls. Stir in half your sauce choice just to heat through. Step 4: Add Some SauceRemove the skillet from the heat, stir in the remaining sauce, and get ready to enjoy!
Recipe tips
Dip Pairings: Whip up some yumm sauce to dip these crispy curls into. It makes the perfect vegan appetizer! More Flavor: Rehydrate the soy curls in vegetable broth rather than water to give them an even more savory flavor. Saucy: Like tofu, soy curls are a very plain backdrop for any sauce you want to make. This makes them extremely versatile to add to Mexican, Asian, Italian, or Indian dishes.
Serve These With
Tuck these soy curls into your favorite sandwich for a satisfying filling. Or if you’re trying to stick to healthy options, drop them on top of a leafy salad.
Vegetarian Caesar Salad: Toss the curls in a bit of extra Caesar before adding them to your salad. Portobello Mushroom Gyros: Replace the mushrooms with soy curls for a unique flavor and texture. Vegetarian Chicken Salad: You can easily substitute crispy soy curls for chickpeas.
