Cold Tossed Vegan Chicken
I'm so happy it's not meat! Cold Dishes with High-Protein, Low-Calorie Soy Meat
Description
A cold dish using 'Suji', a soy product imitating chicken texture, tossed with sesame oil and cilantro. Perfect for protein intake during a diet.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Vegan chicken(Soy product)
- Cilantro
- Garlic
- Sesame oil
- Black vinegar
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Slice Suji thinly, blanch in boiling water for
- min, drain.
- Put in a bowl, add a sauce of soy, black vinegar, sesame oil, and a little sugar.
- Add minced garlic, scallions, cilantro, and a little chili oil; toss well.
- Chill in fridge for
- mins to let flavors meld.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Garlic and sesame oil aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Atsuage or pressed tofu (texture changes but sub)
Pairing
Jasmine tea、Plain congee
Trivia
[For Health Conscious] 'Su' means vegetarian in Chinese. Suji is heavily compressed Yuba giving it chicken-like elasticity; lower in fat than chicken, it's a diet savior. Always found in the small dish corner at Taiwanese buffets (Zizhu Can).
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Don't just eat it as is; use it as a topping for cold noodles (Liangmian) to increase volume while keeping calories low!
Allergen
Soy, Sesame, Wheat