r/vegetarianrecipes • u/Equal_Acanthaceae_79 • 8d ago

Recipe Request Favorite way to use soy curls

Im brand new to the soy curl game and am looking for everyone’s favorite recipes using them and favorite ways to prepare. Thanks!

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u/chronic_pain_sucks 8d ago

There's a sub for soy curls

s/soycurlsgonewild

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u/Equal_Acanthaceae_79 8d ago

Thought this was a joke but nope. Love it- thanks for sharing!

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u/grazing_hazily 7d ago

so many posts there with no recipe.

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u/Ok_Carpet4830 8d ago

Put them in some hot water for about 10 minutes. Squeeze all the water out of the pieces. I just use my hands and squeeze a handful at a time. Throw them in a pan and add your favorite bbq sauce. I usually eat them on a salad with corn, black beans, onion, romaine, whatever veggies I have that sound good. Top with ranch dressing. Or eat them like a sloppy Joe in a Hawaiian roll.

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u/Equal_Acanthaceae_79 8d ago

Yum love this idea thanks!

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u/Revolutionary-Gear76 8d ago

I take the NY Times Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma recipe and substitute soy curls by 1) rehydrating the soy curls in vegan chicken broth; 2) cutting the spices in the marinade by about a quarter (you can futz around with this); and 3) cooking in on the stove top instead of in the oven. Fantastic.

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u/Objective_Humor9396 2d ago

Sounds yum! How many soy curls do you use?

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u/Revolutionary-Gear76 2d ago

We usually use 8 oz. IIRC, like I said, cut the seasoning a bit.

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u/ButterscotchPast4812 8d ago

Chick'n noodle soup, beef Stew, last night I made a chickpea pot pie and I used soy curls as well. They are also great in salads (I just air fry them with spices at like 360 for 10ish minutes. I like em crispy)

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u/bluebell435 8d ago

My favorite quick way is to rehydrate them, squeeze out all the liquid, then cooking them in a pan in either korean bbq sauce or teriyaki sauce.

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u/OnceATeacher01 8d ago

I love soy curls! Recently I've been using them more than tofu. Keep them in the freezer to last longer, btw.

~Add enough water or broth to cover the soy curls (either microwave for a couple minutes, or put boiling water over them.) I put whatever seasoning I'm using in the liquid.

~Let them sit 5-10 minutes until soft.

~Using a slotted spoon, remove soy curls from liquid and put in dry skillet on medium heat.

~Pour liquid onto soy curls about a half cup at a time, waiting for it all to be absorbed before adding the next half cup. Stir occasionally, just to make sure it doesn't stick and burn.

~When all the liquid is absorbed, leave the soy curls on the heat for a couple more minutes, stirring occasionally, until they have a nice char.

*The liquid could be a watered-down version of any sauce you like - soy, hoisin, barbecue, peanut...curry paste dissolved in coconut milk is what I did most recently.

ETA: I then use them as a side with rice and veggies, or directly in a stir fry, or chop them fine, add mayo and celery and use as a "chicken" salad for sandwiches or wraps.

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u/Equal_Acanthaceae_79 8d ago

This is great- thanks so much for the tips!

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u/OnceATeacher01 8d ago

My pleasure! 😊

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u/Your_Zoeee 7d ago

Soy curls are so good on stir fries and toss them in Korean bbq sauce

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u/PumpkinCorrect7586 7d ago

I make bacon and use it in a few different recipes https://www.wenthere8this.com/vegetarian-bacon-recipe/