Konjac noodles or the better-known shirataki noodles are quickly becoming an American favorite. Its claim to fame of no carbs and zero calories has helped boost its popularity in the diet food world. It can be easily used in any recipe ranging from cold pasta salads, to spaghetti or any favorite oriental noodle dish. This noodle is versatile which makes it great for using in recipes. It's healthy and can keep you feeling full longer. What a great alternative to traditional pasta!
The Konjac plant is also known as the Devil's Tongue and the Voodoo lily. It can also be known as Konnyaku as well. It is a perennial plant found in Asia, and has been used in cooking for several hundreds of years. Its dietary fiber is soluble and can aid digestion. It can also help slow down digestion which can be important for those concerned about diabetes and high cholesterol. It has recently become an Atkins approved food and with zero calories and no carbs, these noodles can be added to any meal with zero points!
It is not hard to find recipes for the konjac noodle and as their popularity rises, chefs and cooks all over the globe are racing to find and make healthy variations of this wonderful noodle. With such versatility, there are no limits to the benefits of the noodle. You will find most Konjac noodles packaged in water. Once you remove the noodles and rinse them, you can boil them for a few minutes then add the noodles to your sauce or dish towards its final cooking stage.
Konjac noodles be added to sauces and veggies for warm dishes and soups, but you can also make a cool dish with chilled shrimp and other ingredients. Another simple healthy substitute is to use the noodle for pasta or ramen.
Simple Konjac Noodles
Sautee garlic cloves in oil to soften and add fresh crushed oregano and set to simmer. I prepare the Konjac noodles according to packaging instructions. Once I have boiled and rinsed the noodles I add them to the garlic and oregano with just a bit of salted butter...not margarine. The butter can be omitted and you can use a bit of olive oil for fewer calories. All you do is heat it for a few minutes until your noodles are well coated and then remove from the pan and serve. I like parmesan cheese sprinkled over my noodles.
This recipe does not necessarily focus on calories, but the health benefits of the glucomannan fiber in the noodles which will slow digestion giving your body plenty of time to absorb the nutrients in the garlic and oregano. Oregano is a tool for slimmer waistlines and garlic provides amazing health benefits. Any time I am feeling sluggish, this dish puts the spring back in my step. Enjoy!
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