Soy is a great meat substitute, it has a similar consistency and it will take the flavor of anything you pour over it. A few months back I tried these tostadas at my aunt's house and I couldn't stop eating them! They are easy to make and very refreshing. Last time we made them, I had them for three days in a row and the flavor just kept getting better.
Soy Tostadas
Depending on the size of your tostadas and how much you put on top, it will make about 16-20 tostadas
- 1/2 pound dry soy
- 3 bay leaves
- 9 limes, juiced
- 7 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 serrano chiles, finely chopped
- Cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper with lemon, to taste
- Tostadas
- Avocado
Pour 3 -4 cups of water in a medium pot, add the bay leaves and salt, and warm it up. When the water starts boiling, add the dry soy, let it cook for about five minutes. Drain the soy, rinse with cold water, and with the help of a spoon or with your hands squeeze it to remove all excess water, let it cool down. You should do this early in the morning of the day you will serve it or one day before.
Add the cooked, drained and expressed soy to a medium container. Add the lime juice and the chopped onion, tomatoes, cilantro and chiles. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined. Add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper with lemon, and chipotle chiles.
Serve on tostadas and top with slices of avocado.
Buen Provecho!
Check out previous weeks’ Lenten recipes here:
7 Weeks of Lenten Recipes, week 1 – Tuna Patties
7 Weeks of Lenten Recipes, week 2 – Spicy Shrimp Soup
7 Weeks of Lenten Recipes, week 3 – Mexican Potato Roll
7 Weeks of Lenten Recipes, week 4 – Shrimp Cocktail
Check out different Lenten recipes in Spanish underneath my Spanish translation of Soy Tostadas
I invite you to check out other yummy recipes in English from my sister bloggers below:
- Easy Mexican Flan Recipe (Crème Caramel) - February 26, 2024
- Easy Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe - January 25, 2024
- 50+ Mexican Side Dishes and Drinks to Serve with Tamales - December 8, 2023
