Shirataki Noodles With Broth (Printable version)

Comforting zero-carb noodles in rich bone broth, ready in 25 minutes.

# Ingredients list:

→ Broth

01 - 4 cups high-quality bone broth, beef or chicken
02 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, smashed
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Noodles

07 - 14 ounces shirataki noodles, drained and rinsed

→ Toppings (optional)

08 - 2 soft-boiled eggs, halved
09 - 1 small spring onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
11 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
12 - Toasted sesame seeds

# Steps:

01 - In a medium pot, combine bone broth, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
02 - Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to fully infuse.
03 - Drain and thoroughly rinse shirataki noodles under cold water. Place in a sieve and pour boiling water over them to eliminate any odor.
04 - Add the prepared noodles to the simmering broth and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Remove ginger and garlic slices from the broth using a slotted spoon.
06 - Divide noodles and broth evenly between two bowls.
07 - Top each bowl with soft-boiled egg halves, spring onion, chili, fresh herbs, and sesame seeds as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that soul-satisfying noodle bowl experience without the carb crash that usually follows.
  • The whole thing comes together faster than ordering takeout, yet tastes like you've been simmering broth all day.
  • It's genuinely versatile—add whatever protein you have on hand and it still feels like a complete meal.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the shirataki noodles thoroughly before and after cooking—this one step determines whether people enjoy the dish or push it away politely.
  • Taste your broth before serving and adjust seasoning then, not before, because flavors concentrate as it simmers and what tastes right at the stove can be too intense in the bowl.
03 -
  • Make extra broth and store it so you can assemble this in under 10 minutes on nights when you're tired but need to eat something real.
  • Toasting your own sesame seeds takes exactly three minutes and transforms the entire eating experience with aroma and texture.
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