Shirataki Noodles With Broth (Printable Version)

Zero-carb shirataki noodles in rich bone broth with ginger, garlic, and savory toppings. Ready in 25 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Broth Base

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 (for gluten-free)
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Noodles

07 - 14 oz shirataki noodles, drained and rinsed

→ Toppings

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfaction of a steaming bowl of noodles without the carb crash afterward
  • The broth comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Its endlessly adaptable to whatever you have in your fridge or cravings youre having
02 -
  • The rinsing step with boiling water is what transforms shirataki from weird to wonderful
  • Dont let the noodles cook too long in the broth or theyll start to break down unpleasantly
  • Letting the broth simmer without the noodles first gives you a much more flavorful result
03 -
  • Use a vegetable broth and skip eggs for a completely plant-based version
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for extra nutty flavor
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