Soy free protein in a stir fry?

[compostwormbin]

Stir frys are so healthful and they are something my husband an I really enjoy. However I am slightly sensitive to soy and my husband doesn't care for tofu or bean curd. It seems like I can get away with using a small amount of Bragg's (like soy sauce), but I don't want to include any additional soy product. I added mung bean sprouts thinking

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[misfit]

Seitan! For the meat, that is.

[misfit]

Oh, and sometimes I add peanuts to a stir-fry instead of tofu. A nice peanut sauce is an alternate too.

[compostwormbin]

Peanuts and peanut sauce are great ideas. Seitan's out though due to wheat sensitivity. Thanks for the suggestion.

[zaftigvegan]

whole almonds, chickpeas, cooked black beans, sesame seeds?

to replace soy sauce or braggs, try blending a bit of miso paste (you can get soy-free miso) with a bit of water and tossing it in at the last moment (you don't want to cook it overly much or you destroy it's beneficial enzymes). it have a pleasant salty flavour.

[zaftigvegan]

uh...it *has* a pleasant salty flavour.

HONESTLY. ;)

[compostwormbin]

I'll try these things in a stir fry. I never saw them used in a Chinese restaraunt so it never occurred to me that I could.

I'll look to see if the co-op carries soy-free miso as that would be a great alternative to Bragg's should I need one.

[zaftigvegan]

yeah, it's nice to be able to come here and get ideas that are a little "outside the box", innit? i LOVE whole almonds in stirfry, they get kind of chewy and their slight sweetness is a wonderful compliment to the saltiness of the sauces you use.

good luck!

[scraatch]

Miso in place of some of the soy sauce, chickpeas as the protein. Chick peas are AWESOME in stirfries.. better than tofu even.
You can also use a little veggie broth to add more flavour, along with lots of garlic and ginger.
There are also stirfry sauces that are soy free... one black bean garlic one I get soemtimes is very good.

[compostwormbin]

I'll check out stir fry sauces at the co-op to see if I can find a soy free variety. I'll have to check out the chickpeas thing too. I like them but it would have never occurred to me to try them in stir fry. Thanks.

[criticalcupcake]

I second seitan! I just made a stir-fry with it tonight, actually.

try sesame seeds, too- and sesame oil. such a pleasant flavor!

[compostwormbin]

Seitan contains wheat. Unfortunately I am sensitive to wheat as well.

Sesame oil is a great idea. I have some. Wonder why I never thought of it? I'll pick up sesame seeds too. Thanks.

[mdpenguin]

5 spice:
equal parts:

• black pepper
• anise
• fennel
• cloves
• cinnamon

[compostwormbin]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have tried five spice powder and wasn't particularly fond of it but I'll have to try some of the other things you mention. I forgot about rice vinegar and that goes great in stir fry.

[mdpenguin]

I've never liked the mixes they sell in stores. Try it with the cumin and coriander, which is a deviation from the standard recipe and might be more enjoyable, in conjunction with the vinegar.

[compostwormbin]

I like cumin and coriander. That's a good idea. Thanks.