High-Protein Lemon Garlic Soya
20min
2servings
265cal
😊
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Equipment
Pot
Pan
Colander
Mixing bowl
Knife
Stove
Ingredients
Ingredients
soya chunks (dry)100 g
lemon1 piece
juice
garlic cloves4 cloves
minced
olive oil15 ml
salt1 tsp
black pepper0.5 tsp
cornstarch20 g
water250 ml
Instructions
1
Prepare soya chunks
Boil water in a pot, add soya chunks and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
⏱ 5 min
💡 Squeeze well to remove excess moisture for crispiness.
2
Marinate soya
Mix soya chunks with cornstarch, salt, pepper, half minced garlic, and 1 tsp oil. Let sit for 5 minutes.
⏱ 5 min
💡 Coating helps achieve crispy texture.
3
Fry soya chunks
Heat remaining oil in pan over medium-high heat. Fry marinated soya chunks until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes.
⏱ 5 min🌡 180°C
💡 Don't overcrowd pan to maintain crispiness.
4
Make lemon garlic sauce
In same pan, sauté remaining garlic until fragrant. Add lemon juice, 50ml water, salt, and pepper. Simmer 1 minute.
⏱ 2 min🌡 160°C
💡 Use fresh lemon juice for best tang.
5
Toss and serve
Add crispy soya chunks to sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
⏱ 1 min
💡 Best enjoyed fresh and hot.
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