Dinner for 1
Crispy Soy Curl Chicken
Soy curls are coated in seasoned cornstarch, crisped in oil, then tossed with a spicy garlic soy sauce.
$15.38for 4 servings
$3.85 per serving$15.38 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: veganricha.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 1servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.46Typical price |
| Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.67Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.85 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and sodaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 oz dry soy curls
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp oil
- 2 tsp oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 hot green chili
- 2 tbsp green onion (optional)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
- 2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 a green bell pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- green parts of the chopped green onion
Steps
- Soak the soy curls in water for 10 minutes, then drain and squeeze them dry.
- Toss the soy curls with ginger garlic paste, soy sauce, chili powder, white pepper, and salt.
- Mix cornstarch, flour, and baking powder, then coat the soy curls evenly.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the soy curls for 8 to 10 minutes, turning until crisp.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in the skillet and cook garlic, green chili, green onion, and bell pepper for 2 minutes.
- Stir in ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, white pepper, chili powder, ginger garlic paste, and cornstarch mixed with water.
- Simmer for 2 minutes, toss in the crispy soy curls, and cook until the sauce coats them.
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