Konjac Ramen

Konjac Ramen is a deliciously low-carb alternative to traditional ramen, featuring silky konjac noodles paired with a savory broth and fresh vegetables. This dish is not only satisfying but also packed with flavor and nutrition.

Konjac Ramen
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
200 kcal

Ingredients

  • Konjac noodles - 200 grams
  • Chicken broth - 500 ml
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Green onions - 2, sliced
  • Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100 grams, sliced
  • Spinach - 100 grams
  • Soft-boiled eggs - 2
  • Nori (seaweed) - 2 sheets, cut into strips
  • Salt - to taste
  • Pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Rinse the konjac noodles under cold water and drain well.
  2. In a medium pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, then bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the spinach and konjac noodles to the pot, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the noodles are heated through.
  6. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Divide the ramen into two bowls and top each with a soft-boiled egg, sliced green onions, and nori strips.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 200
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Carbs: 5 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Cholesterol: 186 mg
  • Total Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Low in calories and carbs, making it suitable for weight management.
  • Rich in fiber from konjac, promoting digestive health.

Tags

JapaneseLow CarbPasta Dish