What Is Soy and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about soy and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 13 recipes to cook tonight.

Recipes using soy

There are 13 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Garden Casserole

Vegan garden vegetable casserole with steamed broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and carrots layered over brown rice with marinara sauce and melted soy cheese.

Marty Feins' Hot Sour Soup

Hot and sour soup with shredded pork, chicken, tofu, cloud ears, and golden needles in a rice vinegar broth thickened with cornstarch and finished with egg ribbons.

Edensoy Shake

Dairy-free soy milk shake blended with banana, fresh strawberries or blueberries, and a touch of maple syrup. Vegan, naturally sweet, and doubles as frozen popsicles.

Tomato Butternut Soup

Tomato butternut soup with pureed squash and chunky diced tomatoes, simmered in soy milk with fresh ginger. A creamy, vegan-friendly soup with half-smooth, half-chunky texture.

Nori Rolls

Vegetarian nori rolls with brown rice, cucumber, carrots, daikon, bean sprouts, and umeboshi plum. No-cook, low calorie, and packed with crunch.

Nutty Bean-Rice Burgers

Vegetarian bean and brown rice burgers with sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, and whole wheat flour, pan-fried until golden. A hearty, protein-packed veggie burger with real texture and savory flavor.

China Sam's Chicken Wings

Broiled chicken wings seasoned with five-spice powder, dipped in a sticky teriyaki-oyster-BBQ sauce, then broiled again until glazed and crusty. Finger-licking good in under 35 minutes.

Spicy Vegetarian Chili Pepper Soup with TVP

You'll be seeing red with this delicious dish made with hot chili peppers and a pinch of paprika.

Jing Char Siu Bau (Steamed Bbq Pork Buns)

Steamed char siu bao (BBQ pork buns) with a savory-sweet filling of roast pork, oyster sauce, and soy in fluffy steamed dough. A dim sum classic made at home.

Stir Fry Chicken Szechuan Style

Soy-marinated chicken wok-seared with hot bean paste, ginger, garlic, and five spice, then served over steamed bok choy. An authentic Szechuan stir-fry with fiery, aromatic flavor.

Stir Fry Chicken Szechuan Style

Soy-marinated chicken wok-seared with hot bean paste, ginger, garlic, and five spice, then served over steamed bok choy. An authentic Szechuan stir-fry with fiery, aromatic flavor.

Chinese Spicy Cold Noodles with Chicken

Cold chewy noodles with shredded chicken and silky egg strips in spicy Sichuan dressing. This make-ahead Chinese salad is perfect for hot summer nights, ready in an hour.

Chinese Chicken Livers

Chicken livers soaked overnight in soy sauce and lemon juice, dredged in flour, and wok-fried golden with onions. A savory, crispy-edged appetizer with only 5 ingredients and zero fuss.

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