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Char Siu Soy Curls

By Thomas Pagot · Full of PlantsPublic

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These 30-minute soy curls are simmered in a delicious hoisin sauce! Infused with garlic, sriracha, and five-spice. A delicious and high-protein plant-based dish!

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Servings
2

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Ingredients

For 2 people

  • 1and 1/2 cup dried soy curls (or pea protein curls)
  • 2 tbspoil (or annatto oil)
  • 1shallot (minced)
  • 1 clovegarlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsphoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsplight soy sauce
  • 1and 1/2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 2 tspsriracha (or sweet chili sauce)
  • 0.13 tspfive spice powder
  • 0.5 cupwater
  • 1 tbspcornstarch (diluted in 1 tbsp water)

Steps

  1. 1

    Soak the soy curls in warm water for 15-30 minutes or until the curls are fully rehydrated and tender. Drain and squeeze the curls to remove excess water. Rinse the curls and squeeze again.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced shallots and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Next, add the soy curls and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. In the meantime, whisk together the hoisin sauce, light soy sauce, coconut sugar, sriracha, and five-spice powder.

  4. 4

    Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the curls with the sauce. Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Finally, pour in the dissolved cornstarch and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Serve hot over white rice, or with your favorite noodles!

  6. 6

    These char siu soy curls will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

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Per portion

Calories
~135.8 kcal
Protein
~0.4 g
Fat
~13.4 g
Carbs
~5.5 g
Fiber
~0.5 g
Sodium
~173 mg

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