Vegan Orange Chicken Recipe (soy curls) (2024)

FAQs

What is a substitute for soy curls? ›

Soy Curl Substitute: while soy curls can be easy to find in some parts of the world, they can be very difficult to find, or very costly in other places. Soy Chunks, Soya Chunks, TVP Chunks are all basically the same thing, just in different shapes, so try looking out for these instead.

Place soy curls in a bowl. Bring 1 cup water to a boil then pour over soy curls. Stir then let soak for 10 minutes to rehydrate. Drain, squeeze liquid out and pat dry then return to bowl.

Soy curls are made of non-GMO soybeans. The process of making them starts with soaking the soybeans in water. They're then cooked and stirred to break the beans down into mush. Then the mush is extruded (i.e., pushed through a small opening) into stringy shapes, which are dried at a low temperature.

Soy Curls come dry and need to be rehydrated in order to cook them. They will increase in size as they soak, so an 8-ounce package will actually weigh about 1½ pounds after it's been rehydrated.

To prepare soy curls, you rehydrate them, squeeze out the excess liquid, and then marinate them or cook them in whatever recipe you want. They have a very chewy texture and are high in fiber, even more so than tofu.

Minimally processed. Free from preservatives, additives, and protein isolates. Free from added sugar, salt, and oil, unlike other meat alternatives. High in protein, fiber, iron, and potassium.

The cooked and cooled soy curls will stay fresh in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, lightly fry the soy curls in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil or broth until warmed through.

Soy Curls: soy curls are of course a soy product that are just dehydrated soy chunks. You can get them from Butler's Foods. They are a great product to always keep on hand because they last a while, they are a great source of plant-based protein, and are very versatile!

When does soy curl expire? Soy curls are usually sold in a dehydrated, uncooked state. Unopened, they have a shelf life of up to 1 year.

In addition to protein and healthy fats, soy curls are high in fiber, containing 6 grams of fiber per serving, which can help aid in digestion and prevent constipation. They are also a good source of iron, calcium, and other essential minerals that are important for maintaining a healthy body.

Are soy curls the same as textured soy protein? ›

A: Soy curls are made from whole non GMO soy beans, not TVP or soy isolate. They are not made from refined soy, additive, chemical, preservative free. The manufacturer also makes TVP that is hexane free, made from whole soybeans.

They are truly just whole soybeans that have been cooked, pressed or extruded, and dried. No funky ingredients or any solvents added. These are perfect as a meat substitute without reaching for something highly processed! If you are wondering where to buy soy curls, check out a quick search on Amazon.

Cover the soy curls in water and rehydrate them for 10 – 15 minutes. Then drain them and squeeze out as much water as possible. While they rehydrate, make the marinade by combining the remaining ingredients in a bowl.

After cooking, cool the soy curls to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. For freezing, spread them out before freezing to prevent clumping, allowing easy portion use later.

Soy curls by Butler Foods contains 100 calories per 30 g serving. This serving contains 4.5 g of fat, 10 g of protein and 5 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 1 g sugar and 3 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Soy curls by Butler Foods contains 0 g of saturated fat and 0 mg of cholesterol per serving.

Substituting for Soy Sauce

Other options to try that will impart a unique flavor with a salty component are olive brine, umeboshi vinegar (also called ume plum vinegar) or balsamic vinegar plus a fair amount of salt. You can also use coconut aminos with a bit of molasses (to darken the color).

Besides soy wax, some of the most commonly used waxes for candle-making are paraffin wax, beeswax, and coconut wax.