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Saucy Sesame Soy Curls in a bowl with white rice, carrots, and broccoli

Saucy Sesame Soy Curls

These sesame soy curls are destined to become your new favorite dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

Soy Curls
  • 8 ounces soy curls
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Spray avocado oil
Sweet Sesame Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 bunch green onions washed, trimmed, and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 fresh Thai chilies minced or 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch if needed to thicken

Method
 

For the Soy Curls
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Place soy curls in a large bowl, cover with boiling water, and let stand for 5-10 minutes until fully hydrated and spongy.
  3. Drain in a colander, then squeeze out excess water using hands or a spatula. Return soy curls to the bowl and mix with cornstarch, white pepper, onion powder, and sea salt until paste-like.
  4. Spread mixture on the prepared baking sheet and spray lightly with oil. Bake for 10-15 minutes until curls develop a dry crust, then flip and bake 5 minutes more until crisp.
  5. Cool for 10 minutes before pulling apart.
For the Sauce
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and green onion, cooking while stirring, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and wilted.
  2. Pour in the remaining mixture and cook until thick and glossy. Add cornstarch slurry if needed. Once thickened, stir in the soy curls and sesame seeds and mix well.