Soy Curls with Tahini Satay Sauce Recipe

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Soy Curls with Tahini Satay Sauce Recipe

Soy curls with tahini satay sauce recipe is a vegan version of satay with the meaty texture of high-protein soya chunks baked in satay sauce with sweet Indonesian ketjap manis and spicy sambal Oelek.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indonesian

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 267kcal

Author: Denise Perrault

Ingredients

2 cups soy curls see note 1
2 ½ cups vegetable broth or water
¼ cup tahini
1 tablespoon Ketjap Manis kecap manis, see note 2
2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
1 tablespoon ginger minced or grated
1 teaspoon sambal oelek more if desired, substitute with sriracha or another chili paste
3 tablespoons water more if needed

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Instructions

Add the soy curls to a medium bowl and cover with 2 ½ cups of vegetable broth. Set aside for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup tahini, 1 tablespoon ketjap mannis, minced garlic, grated ginger, 1 teaspoon sambal oelek, and 3 tablespoons water. Mix well. The sauce should be thick, but easily spreadable.
Once the soy curls are rehydrated, drain them and press against the side of the colander to release excess liquid. If they are still quite moist, lay them on a paper towel-lined plate and pat them dry with another paper towel.
Add the soy curls to a large bowl with half the satay sauce. Coat the pieces using a spoon or your hands. Set aside for 10 minutes, tossing the pieces after 5 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Add the soy curls to the baking tray in a single layer. Baste with more sauce if needed. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip the pieces, brush on more sauce, then continue baking for 5-10 minutes until they are firm and slightly brown.
Serve with the remaining sauce over the top or on the side.

Notes

Soy curls are a trademarked product of Butler Foods. They can be ordered online and are stocked in bigger US supermarkets. Soya chunks (soy chunks), pieces, or strips are generic products that make excellent substitutes. Look for them globally in larger supermarkets, health food stores, or specialty shops.
Ketjap Manis (kecap manis) is a sweet, thick Indonesian soy sauce. Substitute with 1 teaspoon soy sauce plus 3 teaspoons of maple syrup or date paste.
Air fry satay soy strips for 8-10 minutes at 370 F (190 C). Preheat the air fryer and line the bottom with parchment paper to reduce sticking and mess. Add the soy strips and brush on more of the sauce. Flip the pieces after 5 minutes, add more sauce, and air fry for 3-5 minutes.
Store satay soy curls and remaining sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days. Reheat, wrapped in foil, in the oven or the microwave on a plate covered by a paper towel.

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