[Recipe] Curried Soy Curl Jerky

Find this recipe, and others, in Coach Harry's Favorite High-Performance Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 8oz bag Soy Curls
• 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (sub. any vinegar)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1-2 tbsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 220 F
2. Prepare a baking tray with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper
3. Rehydrate the soy curls according to the instructions (soak them in warm or hot water for 8-10 minutes - I boil water in an electric kettle and then soak)
4. Drain the soy curls and allow them to cool
5. Squeeze excess liquid out of soy curls - I use a dishtowel and wring out a handful of curls at a time
6. Put the soy curls in a large mixing bowl for now
7. Mix the coconut aminos with the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir or whisk well to ensure it is thoroughly mixed
8. Pour marinade over the soy curls. Massage well with your hands to incorporate the marinade in each curl
9. Spread seasoned soy curls on the prepared baking tray
10. Bake for 1.5-2 hours. Stir every 20 minutes to ensure even dehydration. Note: You can cook them faster with a hotter oven temp, eg 1 hour at 250F, but I prefer the texture at 220F.
11. Leave in the oven while the oven cools to curls to set.
12. Keep the finished product in the refrigerator for a few days up to a week.

Why Coach Harry Likes Them

I've already introduced them in my post (Soy) Curls for the Girls!, but I like this Curried Soy Curl Jerky because it's an easy and satisfying snack. Sometimes I'll have it as a side for lunch, or an easy post-workout snack that I know will help me hit my macros with a nice dose of protein. Soy is considered a "higher quality" protein than other plant sources, which just means that it is more conducive to building muscle, which is great after a workout. The curry powder gives an exotic flavor that melds really nicely with the subtle sweetness from the coconut aminos. Finally, while it's not the same as beef jerky, this jerky packs a lot of fiber, which is a plant-based bonus to an already great snack.