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Vegan General Tso's Soy Curls
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Vegan General Tso's Soy Curls

Vegan General Tso's Soy Curls features marinated soy curls stir-fried with garlic, green onions, bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini, then coated with a thickened sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and spices. The dish achieves a balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors with a savory, tender soy curl texture, making it a plant-based alternative to the classic Chinese takeout favorite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 17096 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 4 oz soy curls (dry), see notes for where to buy and sub options
General tso's Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup water warm, or veggie broth
  • 3 to 4 tbsp sugar or coconut sugar or other sweetener
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium; use tamari to make gluten-free
  • 2 tsp mirin rice wine
  • 2 to 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1.5 tsp sesame oil toasted
  • 2 tsp sambal oelek chile paste optional, or sriracha or pepper flakes to taste
  • 2 tsp ginger grated fresh
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Stir fry:
  • 1 tsp neutral cooking oil safflower or sesame, generic cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onion white portions as well, use greens for garnish, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 1 cup carrot or other veggies
  • 1 cup zucchini or other veggies
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Mix the marinade. **Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade in another bowl to use later. Add soy curls to the marinade and mix and soak for 10-15 mins. Toss twice in between so all soy curls marinate well.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add oil. When hot, add garlic and green onion and toss for a few seconds.
  3. Fish out the soy curls from the marinade and add to the pan, cook for 4 to 5 mins to brown some edges. (you can also toss the marinated soy curls in cornstarch before using for extra crispness). Add the peppers and veggies and mix. Add a pinch of salt and cook for 2 mins
  4. Add 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 cup water to the remaining marinade (reserved plus remaining) and mix well.
  5. Add the marinade sauce mixture to the pan and mix. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 mins to thicken. Stir once in between. Also taste at the time to adjust flavor. Add salt, sugar, heat if needed. Let sit covered for another min.
  6. Serve with rice and blanched broccoli. garnish with green onions , toasted sesame seeds, and fresh black pepper.

Notes

  • Reserve some marinade before soaking the soy curls to maintain sufficient sauce after cooking.
  • Add water or broth to the marinade if the soy curls absorb too much liquid to keep them moist.
  • To increase crispness, toss marinated soy curls in cornstarch before cooking.
  • For a saucier dish, double the sauce and add extra vegetables.
  • Use firm or extra-firm tofu pressed and crisped as an alternative to soy curls, or substitute with canned chickpeas.
  • Szechuan variation includes adding roasted crushed Szechuan peppercorns to the oil used in the marinade.

Nutrition Information

Calories 170.96kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 22.53g (8%) Protein 15.1g (30%) Fat 1.73g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.26g (1%) Sodium 601.89mg (25%) Potassium 193.29mg (4%) Fiber 5.58g (22%) Sugar 11.68g (23%) Vitamin A 645.09IU (13%) Vitamin C 40.34mg (45%) Calcium 106.84mg (11%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 17096

% Daily Value*

Calories 170.96kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 22.53g 8%
Protein 15.1g 30%
Fat 1.73g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.26g 1%
Sodium 601.89mg 25%
Potassium 193.29mg 4%
Fiber 5.58g 22%
Sugar 11.68g 23%
Vitamin A 645.09IU 13%
Vitamin C 40.34mg 45%
Calcium 106.84mg 11%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.