Dinner for 4
Chili Soycurl Skillet
$5.48for 450 minServes 4
Soy curls soak in broth, brown with vegetables, and simmer in a spicy soy sauce thickened with cornstarch.
Photo: veganricha.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Tofu, 4 oz$0.17/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.68Typical price |
 | Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.48 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaVinegarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.37 per serving$5.48 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.
Ingredients
- 4 oz dried soy curls
- 2 cups broth
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oil
- 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro/coriander stems (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped red or white onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 tbsp white parts of the green onion (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for glutenfree
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek or red asian chili sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cayenne or use 1/4 teaspoon for less heat
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed in 1/2 cup of water
- green onion and cilantro for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Soak the soy curls in the broth for 10 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Toss the soy curls with 2 teaspoons soy sauce, black pepper, and 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the soy curls for 8 minutes.
- Heat the remaining oil in the skillet, then cook the garlic, ginger, chilies, onion, bell pepper, and green onion for 6 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining soy sauce, vinegar, cilantro stems, salt, white pepper, chili sauce, ketchup, sugar, and cayenne.
- Return the soy curls to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
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