Made from the bulb of the konjac yam, also known as yam-like, yam noodles have been a staple in Japanese and Chinese diets for centuries. To make noodles from this ingredient, konjac is made into konjac flour and mixed with still water and limewater, a calcium hydroxide solution that helps hold the mixture together so it can be cut into noodles.
Another common name for yam noodles is Shirataki noodles. It means “white waterfall” in Japanese, and the nickname comes from the fact that the noodles appear translucent, almost like a waterfall when poured into the bowl. These almost clear noodles didn’t have much flavor. What the food lacks in flavor, it makes up for in filler ingredients.
Konjac grows in certain parts of Asia, which is why it’s a popular food in Asian cultures. It originated in China, though it was later imported to countries like Japan, the US ,EU,and Australia,etc, and used as a health food supplement or in diet-specific foods.
Here, we shall introduce you to a method of how konjac noodles is homemade. Note that there may be various ways of making it, and this is just one example.
The following nutrition information for 100g per serving of yam noodles.
Calories: 8.4Kcal
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 0.2g
Fat: 0g
Sodium: 2.8mg
Fiber: 3.9g
With very few carbs per serving (all of which are from fiber), yam noodles are an option for people who need to follow a low-carb diet or keto diet but still want to eat pasta dishes. They contain a beneficial type of soluble fiber called glucomannan that isn’t digested in the small intestine. With almost no usable carbohydrates, they don’t cause blood sugar to rise and have a glycemic index of 0.
There are a number of health benefits that are associated with consumption of the glucomannan fiber.
Shirataki noodles can be stored in the dry and cool place or refrigerator for till noodles past their expiration date if left unopened. When buying konnyaku noodles, it will come with a special liquid. Make sure you don’t throw this away when opening it, however, as this high-pH water will allow you to store leftovers in the fridge for up to a month. If you happen to throw the liquid away by mistake, submerge the leftovers in water, and change the water every 2 or 3 days, you should be able to keep it for a week or so.
As discussed in this article, there are a whole host of reasons why you should want to include Konnyaku as part of your diet. Virtually free of carbohydrates, yam noodles is extremely filling and help you lose weight effortlessly.
Being low in price as well as very filling, it is also very effective at helping your housekeeping budget go further.
While not the most visibly appealing food and virtually tasteless, it has a chewy texture that many people grow to love and is able to absorb the flavors of the food it is cooked with to add something distinctive to a wide range of dishes.
What is your favorite way of eating yam noodles? Let us know in the comments.
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