Thai Basil Soy Curls
Thai Basil Soy Curls bring the fragrant allure of Thai cuisine to your kitchen, showcasing a delightful blend of spices, herbs, and textures. Featuring Butler Soy CurlsTM, which perfectly absorbs the rich seasonings and creates a satisfying meaty texture.
Whether you’re craving a spicy kick with a touch of cayenne pepper or a milder version, this recipe allows for customization to suit your taste. Perfect for a quick dinner or a unique addition to your meal prep lineup. Thai Basil Soy Curls promise a delicious and healthy meal that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Bangkok.
Ingredients For Thai Basil Soy Curls
- Butler Soy CurlsTM: Made from non-GMO whole soybeans, these curls are a versatile plant-based protein that rehydrates and takes on the flavor of any sauce.
- Water: Used to rehydrate the soy curls, water is essential for transforming them into a succulent, meat-like texture.
- Bragg’s Liquid Aminos: A gluten-free alternative to soy sauce, this provides a savory umami flavor that enhances the overall taste of the dish.
- Oil: Typically used for sautéing, oil helps to cook and caramelize the onions, garlic, and peppers, releasing their natural flavors.
- Red onion adds a mild, sweet flavor when cooked, lending a depth of taste and a vibrant color to the dish.
- Garlic: Known for its strong, pungent flavor, minced garlic is crucial for building the foundational aromatic profile of many Thai dishes.
- Ginger: Fresh ginger offers a sharp, spicy bite that complements the sweetness of other ingredients and adds a fresh zest to the dish.
- Red bell pepper provides a sweet, crisp texture and a pop of color, enhancing the visual appeal and adding a slight sweetness.
- Thai Basil Leaves: These are essential for authentic Thai flavor, offering a unique peppery, slightly spicy taste that differentiates them from other types of basil.
- Cayenne Pepper: Adds heat to the dish, allowing for adjustable spiciness to suit personal taste preferences.
- Salt: used sparingly to enhance the natural flavors of the other ingredients.
For the sauce:
- Vegetable broth serves as the liquid base of the sauce, providing depth and richness without overpowering the other flavors.
- Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (additional): Adds more depth and umami to the sauce, enriching its savory qualities.
- Cornstarch: Used as a thickener to give the sauce a glossy, appealing consistency that clings well to the soy curls.
- Sesame Oil: Contributes a nutty, aromatic finish to the sauce.
- Molasses: Offers a robust, bittersweet flavor that deepens the complexity of the sauce, adding a hint of smokiness.
- Organic cane sugar balances the acidity and spice of the sauce with its natural sweetness, enhancing the overall taste.
I love Thai food so this was so easy for me to prepare and serve dinner in 30 minutes, See my THAI BASIL SALAD and THAI COCONUT CURRY TOFU. I even have fresh Thai basil in my garden, it is so fragrant and herbaceous and adds a unique flavor to this dish. You can substitute regular basil instead.
How To Make Thai Basil Soy Curls
I soaked the Soy Curls for 10 minutes in hot water while preparing and setting aside the sauce. I then fully drain them in a colander and toss with Bragg’s liquid aminos. Fry soy curls in a non-stick skillet until golden brown.
Next, I added the onion, garlic, ginger and bell pepper and cooked them to soften. I then added the sauce and stir to coat while cooking. Finally, I added the chopped basil and cayenne pepper, checked the seasoning, and served.
Other Butler Soy Curls Recipes
- Teriyaki Soy Curls With Pineapple And Bell Pepper
- Vegan Gumbo
- Vegan Curry Chicken
- Vegan Chicken And Dumplings
- Japchae (Korean-Style Stir Fry Noodles)
- Ital Stew
- Vegan Fajita Bowl
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Thai Basil Soy Curls
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon Bragg’s liquid aminos
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon organic cane sugar
Soycurls
- 2 cups Butler Soy Curls™
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 tablespoon Bragg’s liquid aminos
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 small red onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper sliced
- 1 handful Thai basil leaves chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
To Soak The Soy Curls
- Soak Soy Curls™ in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain water and chop Soy Curls into small pieces, toss with Bragg’s Liquid Aminos.
To Prepare The Sauce
- Combine the ingredients for the sauce into a medium bowl and set aside.
To Prepare The Soycurls
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet on medium-high, add Soy Curls and cook until golden brown, turning constantly, about 5 minutes.
- Move the sauteed soy curls to one side of the skillet, add onion, garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
- Add sauce mixture to the soy curls and veggies, and stir to coat, continue cooking until sauce has evaporated.
- Turn off heat and stir in basil leaves and cayenne pepper and check the seasonings if salt is needed. Add salt to taste and serve with rice.
This was delicious! I am definitely making it again.
These were amazing. I made the without oil and they turned out delicious.
so happy you enjoyed them! 😊
Thank you for sharing this recipe,I Am going to make It for my family
Let me know if they loved the dish.
Hi Michelle!
We’ve just finished a meal of your Thai Basil Soy Curls recipe and could hardly be more pleased! Delicious!
I used coconut Aminos instead of Braggs, which added a touch of sweetness that set off the Thai basil really well. Also, I sautéed the soy curls over a really hot flame, letting them char a bit, which added a really nice flavour dimension.
Next time, I’ll double the onions and bell peppers, and probably add mushrooms, authentic or not. I added a LOT of Thai basil, and that dish comfortably accepted all of it without messing up the flavour balance, so next time, more Thai basil as well. I might even double the sauce, as the finished dish was a bit dry (but not in a bad way), and I would have liked a touch more moisture. Served this with cauliflower rice on the side. Even my housemate, with his stomach problems and as picky as he is, exclaimed, “This is friggin’ delicious!”
Just before I sat down to write this, I went to Amazon and ordered 6 more bags of Butler’s® Soy Curls, as we were both so pleased with our first experience with them, that we MUST try other recipes using them, both by you and others. Amazing product! Thanks for introducing us to it (so many recipes to vegetarianize), and thanks again for a delicious recipe!
John Mark, I’m so excited that you enjoyed it and I love all your adjustments, you are right the sauce is better doubled since the longer the soy curls sits in it, it gets soaked up. I need to order some more soy curls myself. Thank you for leaving your feedback, I really appreciate it.
Buying directly from Butler is often cheaper and they send freebies!
Thank you very much for the clarifications. I will look forward to making this visually appealing dish later in the week.
Thank you John-Mark, I really appreciate your feedback, I hope you enjoy it.
I was wondering if you would separate out the ingredients list for me a bit more, please.
What ingredients exactly are the sauce ones?
Does the fact that Bragg’s is listed twice mean that one marintes the soy curls and the other goes into the sauce?
When do the onions go in, with the bell pepper?
Is the oil for the sauce or for sautéing the soy curls?
I would love to make this (I just bought the soy curls), but apparently need some guidance.
Thanks in advance.
Hello John-Mark, I edited the recipe, please let me know if you understand it. Thank you for pointing the confusion out to me. The sauce ingredients are separated and to be added after you saute the marinated soy curls, onion, garlic, bell pepper. I hope it helps.
Thank you for posting this healthy recipe
Can you tell me what the ingredient list is on the package of soy curls? I have to be very careful due to health concerns. I went to the site but couldn’t find a list of ingredients. They sound good though.
Thanks!
No problem Patricia, this is from their website Ingredients: Soy Curls™ are made from select, non-GMO, whole soybeans (Soy), grown without chemical pesticides.
The flavors in this recipe are popping!
Thank you, John, yes they are!
Can’t wait to try this
Awesome, hope you enjoy!
Can I substitute maple syrup for the molasses? I hate to buy a whole bottle when I don’t use it that often. Thanks!