Sesame Shallot Basil Stir Fry With Soycurls and Broccolini
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
412 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Sesame Shallot Basil Stir Fry With Soycurls and Broccolini
Description
Sesame Shallot Basil Stir Fry With Soycurls and Broccolini combines rehydrated soy curls with broccolini sautéed in sesame oil, shallots, and garlic. The soy curls are soaked in a mixture of soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, and sriracha, infusing them with a balanced blend of salty, sour, sweet, and mild heat. After cooking the soy curls until golden on the edges, the broccolini is added and briefly cooked until tender-crisp. The reserved sauce, along with cornstarch slurry, is stirred in and simmered to thicken, giving the dish a glossy coating. Chopped Thai basil adds a fresh herbal note, while sesame seeds and green onions enhance texture and flavor.
This stir fry suits a plant-based meal, offering an alternative texture and protein from the soy curls, while the broccolini provides green vegetable substance. It can be served as a stand-alone dish or alongside rice or noodles to complete the meal.
Notes suggest adjusting the marinade volume based on how much the soy curls absorb and offer alternative proteins such as tofu or chickpeas, with instructions for preparing tofu to get a crisp texture. Other bean curls or meat substitutes can also be used with minor adaptation in soaking and cooking steps, demonstrating flexibility while maintaining the overall flavor profile.
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1.5 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or sambal oelek
- 1 cup hot water or hot broth
For the stir fry
- 4 ounces dry soy curls
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup shallots or use red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups Chinese broccoli or broccolini; chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons Thai basil chopped
For garnish:
- sesame seed
- green onion
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, lime, maple and sriracha in a bowl.
- Add 1 cup of hot water or broth and mix in. **Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade in another bowl to add later**. Then add in your soy curls to the marinade and mix and press in . Let them sit to soak while you prep the next step.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame oil then add in your garlic and shallots and cook until golden.
- Meanwhile, fish out the soy curls from the marinade or drain them through a strainer and keep the marinade.
- Add the soy curls to the skillet and cook until the soy curls are golden on some edges.
- Then add in your Chinese broccoli, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cook for a minute.
- Add in the remaining sauce marinade (remaining in the bowl+ reserved). Add in cornstarch mixed with water and mix in.
- Bring to a simmer. Add in the Thai basil. Let the sauce thicken for another minute or so then take off the heat. Taste and adjust salt and flavor and sweet. Top with sesame seeds and green onions and serve. Serve with rice or noodles or zoodles
Notes
- Reserve some marinade before soaking the soy curls to ensure adequate sauce remains for cooking.
- Soy curls absorb varying amounts of liquid; adjust reserved marinade accordingly.
- Firm or extra-firm tofu can replace soy curls: press, coat with cornstarch, and bake or pan-fry until crisp before adding to the stir fry.
- Other bean curls or meat substitutes like seitan or Beyond Meat strips can be used with adapted soaking or cooking steps.
- Adjust water quantity in marinade depending on protein used; tofu and chickpeas don’t require soaking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1258mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 4296IU | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 227mg | 252% |
| Calcium | 396mg | 40% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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