Crispy Soy Curl Vegan 'Duck' Pancakes

Name: Crispy Soy Curl Vegan 'Duck' Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces soy curls ((or 1 packet Butler Soy Curls)); ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons vegan Hoisin sauce (plus more for pancakes); ¼ cup plus 1 ½ teaspoons tamari (or soy sauce); 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; ½ teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 3 large green onions (thinly sliced crosswise); 3 large garlic cloves (minced); 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 1 teaspoon five spice powder; Freshly ground Tellicherry (or Szechuan black peppercorns to taste (optional)); 12 Peking duck wrappers (or 8 coconut flour tortillas, or serve with rice); 1 large cucumber (julienned); ½ cup chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

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Soy curls add protein and a meaty texture to these Crispy Soy Curl Vegan 'Duck' Pancakes. 30-minutes to make. A kid-friendly weeknight dinner.

Vegan 'duck' pancakes: soy curls in coconut flour tortillas, with sliced cucumber, and sesame seeds. — You won't miss the meat with these Crispy Soy Curl Vegan 'Duck' Pancakes.

My kids' favorite vegan 'meat' is soy curls. Luckily, they're quick and easy to prepare, as well as budget-friendly. Their texture is just like chicken, and they readily take on the flavor of marinades and sauces.

This flavorful soy curls recipe is not only good for making vegan 'duck' pancakes. It's also delicious with rice or a different grain of your choice.

This dish was inspired by my Soy Curls in Creamy Peanut Sauce recipe on this site. Easy Vegan No-Chop Dumplings is another scrumptious finger food recipe, using rice paper as dumpling wrappers.

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👩🏼‍🌾 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
🦆 Substitutions
🍚 Variations
🔪 Equipment
⏱ Storage
💡 Top tip
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👩🏼‍🌾 Ingredients

Soy curls
Hoisin sauce
Tamari or soy sauce
Rice vinegar
Maple syrup
Toasted sesame oil
White pepper
Sesame oil
Green onions
Garlic
Ginger
Five spice powder
Tellicherry or Szechuan black peppercorns (optional)
Peking duck wrappers or coconut flour tortillas
Cucumber
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

See recipe card for quantities.

📖 Instructions

Soy curls come dry and need to be soaked before you can cook with them. Soak them in a colander inside a larger bowl of water for 10 minutes. Remove the colander from the bowl and use the bowl to press down on the soy curls to drain excess water.

Prepare the sauce while the soy curls are soaking.

Cook the soy curls in a large skillet in a single layer so they brown easily and do not steam. Remove the soy curls from the skillet and set aside.

Then cook the aromatics and flavor with five spice powder. Transfer the soy curls to the skillet before adding the sauce.

Soy curls cooking in a large skillet with green onions, sauce, and garlic. — Cook the soy curls until they are heated through and coated with the sauce.

Serve your soy curls with rice, a different grain of your choice, or use them to make vegan 'duck' pancakes.

For Crispy Soy Curl Vegan 'Duck' Pancakes:

Coconut flour tortillas with vegan 'duck,' sliced cucumber, and hoisin sauce. — Use Peking duck wrappers or coconut flour tortillas to wrap your vegan 'duck.'

Top with more hoisin sauce, soy curls, sliced cucumber, and toasted sesame seeds.

Saucy soy curls in coconut flour tortillas, sliced cucumber, and sesame seeds. — These enticing Crispy Soy Curl Vegan 'Duck' Pancakes are ready in 30 minutes.

🦆 Substitutions

Peking duck wrappers - instead of Peking duck wrappers, you can use coconut flour tortillas
Soy curls - substitute for extra firm tofu, pressed, and cut into 2-inch strips

🍚 Variations

Vegan 'Duck' Buddha bowl: - Skip the pancakes and serve your soy curls with rice or quinoa, and crunchy, thinly sliced vegetables. Drizzle with hoisin sauce.
Healthy: use lettuce wraps instead of pancakes
Spicy - add 2 teaspoons sriracha or hot sauce to the sauce mixture

See this Cashew Tofu Lettuce Wraps recipe on my website!

🔪 Equipment

If you own an air-fryer, the soy curls can be air-fried with less oil instead of sautéing. They can also be baked if preferred.

Toss with a minimal amount of neutral cooking oil for both cooking methods. Air-fry at 400ºF for about 4 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Or bake at 400ºF for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

⏱ Storage

Refrigerate any remaining Crispy Soy Curl Vegan 'Duck' in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Add a little water when reheating to loosen the sauce. Add more hoisin sauce to taste.

These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

💡 Top tip

For minimal oil, omit the toasted sesame oil in the sauce and air-fry the soy curls.

What are soy curls?

Soy curls are protein strips made from whole soy beans. They are vegan, gluten-free, cholesterol-free, high in fiber, and minimally processed. Plus, they are versatile and easy to make, with a meaty texture similar to chicken.
Add them to stews, saucy dishes, stir-fries, wraps, sandwiches, fajitas, and tacos.

Where can I buy soy curls?

They can be hard to find in supermarkets, but are readily available on Amazon.
I buy Butler Soy Curls. They are made from one ingredient–non-GMO soy beans–with no additives or preservatives.
Store soy curls in a refrigerator or freezer to prevent them from going bad.

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