Soy Chorizo (Chorizo De Soya)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 cups
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Calories
149 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Soy Chorizo (Chorizo De Soya)
Description
Soy Chorizo (Chorizo De Soya) combines rehydrated soy meat with a rich, spiced sauce made from dried guajillo, ancho, and chile de arbol peppers, along with garlic, onion, and a blend of spices including cumin, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, black peppercorns, and cloves. The soy meat is boiled with aromatics and then pressed to remove excess liquid, ensuring a firm texture. The sauce is prepared by simmering and blending the chilies and spices, then mixed thoroughly with the soy meat to evenly coat and absorb the flavors.
The final product has a hearty and crumbly texture similar to traditional chorizo, with smoky, tangy, and mildly spicy notes from the combined peppers and seasonings. It can be pan-fried until it crisps slightly or stirred into recipes that call for chorizo. The soy chorizo is adaptable and can be combined with sautéed onions, cooked potatoes, peppers, or scrambled eggs for a flavorful protein addition.
This soy chorizo provides a meat-free option that captures the essence of chorizo seasoning, useful in various Mexican or Tex-Mex inspired dishes. It holds up well in skillet cooking and can be seasoned further or combined with other ingredients as desired.
When handling the prepared mixture, wearing gloves can prevent staining from the red chili sauce. Using smaller soy crumbles promotes better spice infusion. The versatility and flavor make it a practical choice for vegans or those reducing meat consumption who want to replicate chorizo's rich taste and texture.
Ingredients
To rehydrate the soy meat
- 3 cups soy meat about 200 grams
- ⅓ onion medium, white or yellow
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 garlic peeled, large clove
For the sauce
- 5 guajillo pepper Remove stem and seeds
- 1 chile ancho Remove stem and seeds
- 3 chile de arbol peppers Remove stem, optional
- 2 garlic peeled, cloves
- ⅓ onion medium, white or yellow
- ⅓ teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 16 black peppercorns
- 4 clove whole
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt or sea salt
- 1 cube vegetable bouillon
- ¼ cup white vinegar 60 ml
- ¼ cup vegetable oil 60 ml
Instructions
Cook the soy meat
- In a large pot, add about 12 cups (3 liters) of water and bring to a boil.
- Add the onion, bay leaf, garlic and 1 tablespoon of salt. Boil for 3 minutes. Add the soy crumbles. Mix all ingredients and continue to cook on high heat for 10 minutes.
- Remove the onion, bay leaf and garlic. Drain the soy and press it with something heavy or add pressure with the back of a large spoon to remove as much liquid as possible. Set aside.
Make the sauce
- In a medium pot, add the dried chiles, onion, garlic and enough hot water to cover them. Cook for about 5 minutes on high heat.
- Remove the pot from heat and cool for about 10 minutes.
- To a blender, add the cooked chiles, onion, garlic plus the spices, the vinegar, oil, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chile water.
- Puree for about 3 minutes or until smooth.
Mix everything together
- Add the sauce with the soy meat and mix everything together using a spatula or your clean hands. Squeeze the ingredients together to ensure the soy meat is saturated with the sauce.
- Cover container with plastic wrap and rest in refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hour. Preferably overnight.
- Now it's ready to be enjoyed to make your favorite recipe!
Notes
- Wear gloves when mixing the soy chorizo to avoid staining your hands from the chili sauce.
- Use small soy meat crumbles to ensure better absorption of the spice flavors.
- This soy chorizo can be pan-cooked until crispy or added to other dishes with onions, peppers, potatoes, or eggs for extended recipes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup (uncooked) | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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