Korean-Style High-Protein Soya Bites Recipe

Crispy, Saucy and Protein-Packed: Your New Favourite Quick Snack

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Korean-Style High-Protein Soya Bites
2. Why You’ll Love These Korean-Style Soya Bites
3. What Makes This Snack High in Protein?
4. Recipe Card
5. Ingredients
6. How to Make Korean-Style High-Protein Soya Bites
7. What Makes These Soya Bites a Great Quick Snack?
8. Tips to Make the Perfect Soya Bites
9. Ways to Enjoy Your Soya Bites
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. The Prolicious Takeaway

Why You’ll Love These Korean-Style Soya Bites 

High-protein snack option made with soya chunks and UP It! 

Ready in around 20 minutes 

Uses simple, everyday ingredients 

Crispy-coated soya chunks with a saucy finish 

Packed with garlic, onion and savoury Asian-inspired flavours 

Perfect for evening hunger and quick snack cravings 

Vegetarian and easy to customise 

A fun way to make everyday soya chunks more exciting

What Makes This Snack High in Protein? 

The recipe combines two protein-rich ingredients: soya chunks and Prolicious UP It! 

Soya chunks are a popular plant-based protein source and work particularly well in snack recipes because they absorb the flavours of the sauces and spices around them. 

We then add 1 scoop of Prolicious UP It! to the sauce. UP It! is a plant-based protein enhancer made with just two ingredients: whole moong flour and low-fat peanut flour. 

Instead of creating a separate protein component, UP It! blends directly into the sauce, making it easy to upgrade a familiar recipe. 

This is what makes recipes like this practical for everyday eating. You don't need to completely change what you eat to add more protein. Sometimes, a simple ingredient upgrade can do the trick. 

Recipe Card 

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Yield: 1 big plate

Nutrition Profile- 

Ingredients 

For the Soya Bites 

• 50 g soya chunks 
• 2 tbsp rice flour 
• Salt, to taste 
• Water, for boiling 

For the Korean-Style Sauce 

• 1 tsp oil 
• 1 tsp finely chopped garlic 
• ½ small onion, finely chopped 
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup 
• 1 tsp soy sauce 
• 1 scoop Prolicious UP It! 
• A little salt, to taste 
• 1 tbsp chopped spring onions 

You can also add chilli flakes or Korean chilli powder if you prefer a spicier version. 

How to Make Korean-Style High-Protein Soya Bites 

Step 1: Boil the Soya Chunks 

Bring water to a boil and add the 50 g soya chunks. 

Cook until the chunks soften. Drain them well and gently squeeze out excess water. 

Step 2: Coat the Soya Chunks 

Transfer the cooked soya chunks to a bowl. 

Add 2 tbsp rice flour and a little salt. Toss well until the rice flour coats the chunks evenly. 

Keep aside. 

The rice flour gives the soya bites a light coating that helps create a more satisfying texture when cooked. 

Step 3: Make the Sauce 

Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. 

Add the chopped garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. 

Add the chopped onion and cook until slightly soft. 

Now add tomato ketchup and soy sauce. Mix well and let the sauce cook for a minute. 

Soy sauce and tomato ketchup are commonly used together in Asian-inspired soya preparations to create a savoury and tangy sauce. 

Step 4: Add the UP It! 

Add 1 scoop of Prolicious UP It! to the sauce. 

Mix thoroughly so that it blends evenly into the mixture. 

Cook for another minute. Add a little salt only if needed, since soy sauce already contributes saltiness to the dish. 

Step 5: Toss Everything Together 

Add the rice-flour-coated soya chunks to the pan. 

Toss everything together on medium-high heat until the soya chunks are evenly coated with the sauce. 

Finish with chopped spring onions. 

Serve hot. 

Your Korean-style high-protein soya bites are ready! 

What Makes These Soya Bites a Great Quick Snack? 

When hunger strikes between meals, it is easy to reach for whatever is quickest. But quick does not have to mean nutritionally underwhelming. 

These soya bites bring together protein, flavour and texture in one easy snack. 

The soya chunks provide the base, while rice flour adds a light coating. Garlic and onion create the aromatic foundation, while tomato ketchup and soy sauce bring the sweet-tangy and savoury notes that make the sauce so addictive. 

Then comes the UP It! upgrade. 

With just one scoop mixed into the sauce, you can add a plant-based protein boost to a snack that already starts with a protein-rich ingredient. 

It is exactly the kind of simple food upgrade that can make everyday eating more interesting.

Tips to Make the Perfect Soya Bites 

Squeeze the Soya Well 

After boiling, make sure you squeeze out excess water. This helps the rice flour adhere properly and prevents the bites from becoming watery. 

Coat Evenly 

Toss the soya chunks thoroughly with rice flour so every piece gets a light coating. 

Don't Add Too Much Salt 

Soy sauce already contains salt, so taste the sauce before adding more. 

Keep the Sauce Thick 

You want the sauce to cling to the soya chunks rather than become watery. Cook it briefly until it thickens slightly before adding the chunks. 

Serve Immediately 

These bites are best served hot, when the coating and sauce come together for the best texture. 

Make It Spicier 

Love heat? Add chilli flakes, green chilli or Korean chilli powder to the sauce for an extra kick. 

Ways to Enjoy Your Soya Bites 

These aren't just for evening snack time. 

Pack them into your office lunchbox, serve them as a quick starter when friends come over, or enjoy them while watching your favourite show. 

You can also turn them into a more substantial meal by serving them with steamed rice, noodles or a crunchy vegetable salad. 

For a fun party-style snack, place the bites on toothpicks and top them with extra spring onions and sesame seeds.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Can I use more than 1 scoop of UP It!? 

Yes, you can adjust the quantity depending on the recipe and your desired nutrition profile. For this recipe, 1 scoop is enough to blend into the sauce without making it too thick. 

Can I make these soya bites without frying? 

Yes. Since this recipe uses only 1 tsp of oil in the sauce, you can cook the coated soya chunks separately in an air fryer or on a non-stick pan until lightly crisp before adding them to the sauce. 

Can I use whole wheat flour instead of rice flour? 

Rice flour works particularly well here because it gives the coating a lighter, crispier texture. If needed, you can experiment with other flour options, but the texture will vary. 

Is this recipe suitable as an evening snack? 

Absolutely. With soya chunks and UP It! as protein-focused ingredients, these bites make a convenient option when you want something savoury and satisfying between meals. 

Can I add vegetables? 

Yes. Add finely chopped capsicum, carrots or spring onions for extra colour, texture and variety. Asian-inspired soya recipes commonly pair the chunks with vegetables such as onion and capsicum.

The Prolicious Takeaway 

Your everyday snack does not have to be boring. 

Take a simple ingredient like soya chunks, give them a light rice-flour coating, toss them in a bold garlic, tomato and soy sauce, and finish with 1 scoop of UP It! 

In just about 20 minutes, you have a crunchy, saucy and flavour-packed snack that feels anything but ordinary. 

So the next time you are hungry between meals, skip the same old snack and try something with a little more flavour, a little more crunch and a smart protein upgrade. 

Korean-inspired flavours. Indian-friendly ingredients. Protein-packed goodness. 

Food love, one bite at a time.