Keto Zaru Soba

Keto Zaru Soba is a delightful low-carb twist on the traditional Japanese buckwheat noodle dish, using konjac noodles for a guilt-free experience. Served cold with a savory dipping sauce, this dish is both refreshing and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Konjac noodles - 200 grams
• Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) - 30 ml
• Mirin (or a sugar-free alternative) - 15 ml
• Dashi stock - 100 ml
• Green onions, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Nori seaweed, shredded - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame seeds, toasted - 1 tablespoon
• Wasabi paste - to taste
• Ice cubes - for serving

Steps

1. Rinse the konjac noodles under cold water and drain well.
2. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the rinsed konjac noodles. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through, then drain and cool under cold water.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, and dashi stock to create the dipping sauce.
4. Place the cooled konjac noodles on a plate and serve with the dipping sauce on the side.
5. Garnish the noodles with chopped green onions, shredded nori, and toasted sesame seeds.
6. Serve with a small amount of wasabi paste on the side for an extra kick.

Nutrition

• Calories: 70
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 4 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 3 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• Rich in fiber from konjac noodles, promoting digestive health.

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