Jul 13 2026
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Vegan Krispy Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Tacofino Victoria
Time1h
Serves4

karaage-style crispy soy curls, spiced rice, cabbage, guacamole, black chili oil, vegan black chili mayo, sriracha, cilantro (ve)

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Ingredients

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Vegan Krispy Chicken

Spiced Rice

Cabbage

Garnish

Method

Vegan Krispy Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare Soy Curls

    Soak the soy curls in vegetable broth for about 10-15 minutes until they soften. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid.

  2. 2

    Prepare Breading

    In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Coat Soy Curls

    Take the soaked soy curls and dredge them in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

  4. 4

    Fry Soy Curls

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer. Once hot, fry the coated soy curls in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 4-5 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.

Spiced Rice

  1. 5

    Cook Rice

    In a saucepan, combine basmati rice, vegetable broth, turmeric, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until rice is fully cooked.

Cabbage

  1. 6

    Prepare Cabbage

    Thinly slice the green cabbage. In a bowl, toss with lime juice and salt to taste. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to soften.

Guacamole

  1. 7

    Make Guacamole

    In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados. Mix in lime juice, salt, chopped cilantro, and minced garlic. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Sauces

  1. 8

    Prepare Sauces

    In a small bowl, mix vegan mayonnaise with black chili paste. Adjust with sriracha and black chili oil according to your heat preference.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Serve

    On a plate, serve a portion of spiced rice topped with crispy soy curls, a side of marinated cabbage, a generous dollop of guacamole, and drizzle sauces on top. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

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