Craving a comforting bowl of noodles that won’t derail your healthy diet? Try this low calorie shirataki noodles stir fry!
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What exactly are Shirataki Noodles?
Shirataki Noodles are made from konjac yam, a root vegetable native to Asia. The fiber extracted from this yam, called glucomannan, is what gives shirataki noodles their unique texture and impressive nutritional profile (or lack thereof!). Often hailed as a “miracle noodle,” these vegan noodles are practically calorie and carb free, making them an excellent choice for those following restricted diets.
You can find shirataki noodles in various forms – spaghetti, fettuccine, or even rice-shaped. You can replace your regular noodles with Shirataki in either of these popular recipes – Chilli Oil Noodles, or Veg Thukpa for a low calorie meal.
Why You’ll Love This Noodle Recipe:
- Low-Calorie & Low-Carb: Perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Customizable: Adapt to your taste and what you have on hand.
- Comforting & Satisfying: You won’t even miss the traditional noodles!
- Plant Based: A vegetarian and vegan noodle recipe.
- Quick & Easy: Ideal for busy weeknights.
Think of this as a template to inspire your own culinary creativity!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Shirataki Noodles usually come packed in water and have a slightly fishy odor when first opened. Don’t be alarmed! A good rinse and a quick stir-fry will eliminate this completely.
- Vegetables like bell pepper, onion, carrot, cabbage, green beans, mushroom, snow peas are perfect for stir frying with noodles.
- Stir Fry Sauce is a mix of low sodium soy sauce, and Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce. You can use chilli garlic sauce, schezwan sauce, or sriracha sauce also.
- Flavouring Agents: Minced Garlic, Chilli Flakes, Salt, and Black Pepper
- Garnish: Chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds.
- Sesame Oil or peanut oil for cooking.
How To Make Shirataki Stir Fry
Prep Work
- Drain the shirataki noodles from their packaging into a colander.
- Rinse thoroughly under cold running water for at least 2 – 3 times. This is crucial to remove any residual odor.
- Drain well again and let them sit on the colander.
- Thinly slice all the vegetables for stir frying.
Stir-Fry:
- Heat the sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and onion. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).
- Add the vegetables. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to become tender.
- Add the shirataki noodles to the wok along with sauces, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
- Stir Fry over high heat continuously for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the noodles and vegetables.
Transfer the stir-fried shirataki noodles and vegetables to serving bowls. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions or cilantro, if desired.
Serve stir fried shirataki noodles with cucumber kimchi or smashed cucumber salad or crispy tofu for a comforting, and guilt-free meal!
My Tried and True Tips
- Rinse, Rinse, Rinse! Don’t skip this step. It’s key to removing the initial aroma from shirataki noodles.
- Stir-Fry is Your Friend: This step significantly improves the texture of the noodles, making them less watery and more satisfying.
- High Heat is Key: For stir-frying, always use high heat to get that delicious char on your vegetables.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Cook in batches if necessary to ensure everything stir-fries properly and doesn’t steam.
- Add Protein: For a more complete meal, consider adding cooked chicken, shrimp, tofu, or tempeh to your stir-fry. Add cooked protein along with the noodles while cooking.
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Shirataki Noodles Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- 270 gram shirataki noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 small size onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ Cup carrot, thinly sliced
- ¼ Cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ Cup mushroom, thinly sliced
- ¼ Cup green beans, sliced
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Thai sweet chilli sauce (get recipe)
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted)
- 2 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Drain the shirataki noodles from their packaging into a colander. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water for at least 2 – 3 times. This is crucial to remove any residual odor. Drain well again and let them sit on the colander.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the minced garlic and onion. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).
- Add the vegetables. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to become tender but have a bite to them. Do not overcook the veggies.
- Add the shirataki noodles to the wok along with sauces, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine. Stir Fry over high heat continuously for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the noodles and vegetables.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions or basil.
- Serve Stir Fried Shirataki Noodles warm.
Recipe Notes:
- You can add a variety of green to the stir fry like bok choi, basil, baby spinach, and so on.
- Store the leftovers in the refrigerator like any other noodle/rice dish. Reheat them in a microwave or pan.
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