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soy chorizo in a pan with a spoon in it
Kate Ramos

Homemade Soy Chorizo {Soyrizo}

Looking for a quick, flavor-packed vegan chorizo that’s just as easy as it is delicious? This soy chorizo recipe comes together in no time, has that crave-worthy, soft texture you love from traditional Mexican chorizo (unless you cook it until crispy!), and is loaded with smoky, bold flavor.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: vegan
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 10

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Drain 14 ounces of tofu and wrap in several layers of paper towels. Press until paper towels are soaked through. Remove paper towels and crumble tofu onto a baking sheet. Spread in a single layer then press several more layers of paper towels over the crumbled tofu to soak up more water. Leave to dry while you prepare the chorizo seasoning.
  2. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil to soak the chiles, then remove from the heat.
  3. Heat a comal or dry cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Place 2 ancho chiles and 2 guajillo chiles on the comal and toast, turning frequently, until fragrant and starting to change color (about 4 minutes). Submerge chiles in the hot water and let soak until very tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove chiles from the water with tongs and place in a food processor with 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 small white onion, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon cumin. Puree until smooth. You may have to stop and scrape down the food processor to get everything blended evenly.
  5. Place crumbled tofu in a large bowl. Mix tofu with spice mixture until evenly mixed, make sure all the tofu is coated with the spice mixture.
  6. Heat 3 tablespoons avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the soy chorizo and spread into an even layer in the pan. Let cook without stirring too much. After about 5 minutes the tofu will be fluffy like scrambled eggs and after about 10-15 minutes the tofu will get crispy bits here and there. I like it crispier, but you can cook less if you'd like it more fluffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 1gSodium: 4mgFiber: 1g

Notes

  1. How to Use: Try it in tacos, breakfast burritos, quesadillas, or sprinkled over nachos. It’s also great as a protein boost for salads or grain bowls.
  2. Make-Ahead & Storage: Soyrizo can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It also freezes well—just thaw and reheat in a skillet when you’re ready to use.
  3. Customize It: Want it spicier? Add a couple of dried arbol chiles, a pinch of cayenne or a chopped chipotle in adobo to the spice blend. For extra smokiness, double up on the smoked paprika.
  4. Blending: It's best to blend the chile paste in a food processor instead of a blender. The food processor blends the chiles into a smooth paste without having to add too much extra liquid.

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