Crispy Vegan Karaage with Soy Chunks
Craving crispy fried chicken? Try this vegan karaage made from marinated soy chunks—super flavorful and satisfying!
Looking for simple vegan dishes? Try this Fried Tofu, Vegetable Gyoza, or Tofu Donburi!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this vegan karaage:

How to Make Vegan Karaage: STEP BY STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1
Rehydrate the soy chunks in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain them completely.

Step 2
Marinate the soy chunks in garlic ginger soy sauce for at least 10 minutes.

Step 3
Coat them evenly with potato starch.

Step 4
Deep fry at medium heat until browned and crispy.

The crispy texture is absolutely irresistible! However, they may become chewy over time, so enjoy them while they’re fresh and crunchy.

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Crispy Vegan Karaage with Soy Chunks

Equipment
- Medium frying pan
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Soy Chunks: Bring water to a boil and add the soy chunks. Let them soak for 30 minutes. Drain the soy chunks and squeeze out excess water one by one.
- Marinate: Add the soy chunks to a large bowl. Pour in the garlic ginger soy sauce and mix well. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Deep Fry: Lightly squeeze out excess marinade. Coat each chunk evenly with potato starch. Heat vegetable oil to medium temperature (about 170°C/340°F) and deep-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
- Serve: Plate the crispy karaage and enjoy!
Video

Notes
- Quick Substitute: If you don’t have garlic ginger soy sauce ready, mix soy sauce, grated garlic, and grated ginger as a quick alternative.
- Keeping Soy Chunks Submerged: When soaking soy chunks, they may float—place a lid or plate on top to keep them fully submerged.
- Reducing Soy Smell: If the soy chunks have a strong smell, rinse them with fresh water and squeeze out excess liquid 2–3 times before marinating.
Nutrition
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
Juri Austin
Hi! I’m Juri, founder of Chef JA Cooks and the creator and photographer of this site. I’m here to guide you in authentic yet easy-to-follow Japanese recipes! Let’s explore the world of Japanese cuisine together!