Vegan Filipino BBQ

Ingredients

• 1 pack soy curls (Butler's)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup banana ketchup (sub tomato ketchup + 1 tbsp sugar)
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ⅓ cup oil
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• ½ tbsp onion powder
• ½ tbsp garlic powder
• ¼ tbsp marmite (optional)
• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• 1-2 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. 11.Soak soy curls in water for 10-15 minutes until soft. Wring out excess water.
2. 22.In a bowl, mix together ketchup, soy sauce, oil, sugar, garlic, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, liquid smoke, and pepper.
3. 33.Add soy curls and mix to make sure it is coated with the marinade.
4. 44.Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for maximum flavor absorption.
5. 55.Add enough oil (about ¼ cup) to the pan and fry soy curls until slightly browned and the tips slightly charred. Let the soy curls sit for about 2-3 minute intervals before mixing.
6. 66.If any, add excess sauce and let the sugars caramelize and coat the soy curls.
7. 77.Serve with java rice, garlic rice, or regular rice! Best eaten with either atsara (pickled papaya), pickled red onion, or salted sliced tomato.