Soya Chunks for Saucy Curries, Biryani and Chilli-Style Dishes

Natco Soya Chunks - 150g is a pack of dried soya pieces for preparing curries, rice dishes and saucy stir-fries. Once prepared and cooked, the chunks take up surrounding sauces and seasonings, bringing a chewy, substantial texture to the dish. These are soya chunks, not fine soya mince, small granules or whole dried soybeans. They require preparation and cooking before serving and are not a ready-to-eat snack.

Why Choose Natco Soya Chunks?

The chunk format provides distinct pieces rather than the finer texture of soya mince. Their porous structure takes up sauce, working well with a tomato-and-onion masala or a ginger-and-garlic chilli sauce. Prepare the pieces before combining them with other ingredients so you can manage excess moisture and the final texture. Measure out what your recipe needs from the 150g bag and keep the remaining dry chunks tightly sealed.

Follow the current pack instructions for rehydrating, rinsing, draining and cooking the chunks. Do not apply whole-soybean soaking and cooking methods or assume that a fixed soaking time suits this product. Where the pack directs you to squeeze out excess water, allow the pieces to cool sufficiently to handle safely first. After preparation, cook thoroughly in your chosen sauce or dish, allowing enough liquid for the recipe and checking the texture before serving. For biryani or pulao, follow a recipe that coordinates prepared soya chunks with the rice rather than adding them dry without adapting the method.

Serving Suggestions

• Cook prepared chunks in an onion, tomato, ginger and garlic masala for a soya curry.
• Layer prepared chunks with seasoned rice in a biryani recipe intended for soya chunks.
• Add prepared chunks to a vegetable pulao with peas, carrots and warming spices.
• Cook prepared chunks with peppers and onions in a chilli-style sauce.
• Simmer prepared chunks with potatoes in a spiced gravy to serve with chapati.

Product Details

Brand: Natco | Weight: 150g | Type: Dried soya chunks, requiring preparation and cooking

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep tightly sealed after opening.

Allergens: Contains soya. Refer to the current pack for the full ingredient list and any additional allergen advice.

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