Soy Meat Chunk Karaage (Vegan)
Serves 30
40 mins prep
10 mins cook
50 mins total
This mouthwatering vegan karaage is made from marinating soy meat chunks before deep-frying them. If you are vegan but love a flavorful and meaty dish, this recipe is for you!
Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce
Rehydrate: Put soy chunks in boiling water, and rehydrate for 30 minutes. (If they float, place a lid or plate on top to push them down to rehydrate)
Drain and squeeze: Drain the water, squeeze them one by one, and put them in a large bowl. (If you are concerned about the smell of soy chunks, repeat rinsing with water and squeezing (2-3 times).)
Marinate: Add garlic ginger soy sauce, mix well by hand, and marinate for 10 minutes or more.
Deep fry: Squeeze lightly, coat them with potato starch, and deep fry at medium temperature until browned (about 5 minutes).
Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce
Mince: Finely mince garlic and ginger with a food processor.
Put in a bottle: Put soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger in a bottle and stir.
In the fridge: Keep the bottle in the fridge, and you can use it the next day.
