The Incredible Soy Curl
We have been eating plant-based since 2008, and for some unbeknownst reason, have never heard of soy curls!! In some Whole Foods they offer a vegan General TSO Chickin' in the prepared foods. It seems that it is getting harder to find in most of their stores, which is sad, because it is delicious.
Kris and I have tried to replicate it numerous times, but to know avail.
UNTIL NOW!!
I regularly watch a Youtube channel called "The Narddog Cooks" https://www.youtube.com/@thenarddogcooks
No this isn't Andy Barnard from "The Office", but he shares the same name! He introduced us to Soy Curls and it hasn't been the same. Andrew shares some of the easiest and most nutritious recipes, all the while in a most relaxing setting. He is truly the best presenter I have come across.
His Chickin' Noodle Soup is awesome and made with Soy Curls.
Butler Foods is one of the most known producers of Soy Curls. Curls are Non-GMO soy beans, high in protein, fiber and are grown without chemicals and pesticides.
Here's our recipe for General Tso Chickin':
Pre-soak Dry Soy Curls in filtered water for 10 minutes.
While soaking, mix:
*1 cup veggie broth
*1/8 cup of ketchup
*1/4 cup Amino acids or tamari or soy sauce
*3tb rice vinegar
*1tb Sweet chili sauce
*1tb sugar(opt)
*1/2 tsp sesame oil(opt)
Heat in a small saucepan on high heat,
Adding 2tb cornstarch or arrowroot, and 2 tb cold water to thicken.
Dry soy curls with a paper towel.
then brown them in a med-heat skillet.
Add cooked sauce and mix thoroughly.
Serve over Brown rice, Quinoa or choice of noodles, adding vegetables of your choice.
Hope you enjoy!
Be kind.
Judd
Andrew Bernard | The Nard Dog Cooks@thenarddogcooks
