I've always wanted to try konjac noodles as part of my low-carb diet. I was told that konjac noodles are not as palatable as regular noodles. After all, konjac noodles are made from the same substance as konnyaku jelly. Some people call it konnyaku noodles, Shirataki or jelly noodles.
When Cass saw konjac noodles with curry seasoning at our neighborhood supermarket, she wanted to try a pack. Priced at RM9.90 a pack, I thought that there were a few servings inside the pack but it turned out that there's only a single serving and it's only enough for Cass alone. She's not one who would gladly share her food but she reluctantly shared some with me anyway coz I paid for it!
Cass has accidentally or rather too excitedly added a tad more water than the instructions and the soup turned out watered down and bland. So I added a teaspoon of S&B curry powder to spice things up. She also added half a head of broccoli, some 'fu pei', tofu fishballs and an egg to her pot of lunch.
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| Just a forkful - this was how much Cass was willing to share the Konjac noodles with me 😐 |
And the verdict:
Cass liked it and doesn't mind me buying it again.
I find that the noodles have a raw and green tang, as if I'm eating jellyfish or seaweed-flavored jelly. However, I wouldn't mind buying it again simply because the noodles are keto-friendly.
Taste-wise, konjac noodles vs. regular instant noodles > instant noodles win hands down. But the downside is instant noodles are super high in carbs and have little to zero nutritional value.
What Is Konjac Noodles
Konjac, Shirataki or Miracle Noodles are a unique food that’s very filling yet low in calories. These noodles are high in glucomannan, a type of fiber that has impressive health benefits. In fact, glucomannan has been shown to cause weight loss in numerous studies.
Konjac grows in Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. It contains very few digestible carbs — but most of its carbs come from glucomannan fiber.
Konjac noodles are composed mainly of water. In fact, they are about 97% water and 3% glucomannan fiber. They’re also very low in calories and contain no digestible carbs.
For the sake of a flatter tummy and better blood sugar, what's not to love about Konjac noodles? Cooking konjac noodles in a flavorful broth like curry or miso makes slurping these waterfall noodles more enjoyable.
Throw in some meat of your choice, eggs, veggies, kimchi, or whatever your fancy and you'll get a complete meal that's nutritious.
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| Konjac root. These are used to make Konjac noodles. |