shirataki
Japanese yam noodles
Shirataki are thin, translucent Japanese noodles made from the konjac yam.
Nearly calorie-free and flavorless on their own, they absorb the taste of whatever sauce or broth they're cooked in.
Popular in low-carb and keto diets as a pasta substitute: I made pad thai with shirataki noodles.
The texture is chewy and slightly rubbery compared to wheat noodles.
Clear starch-based Asian noodles
- zoodlesSpiralized squash strands
- lo meinChinese tossed noodle dish
- stir-fryQuick-cook in hot oil
- noodle bowlPasta soup serving
sukiyaki · hot pot · oden · japchae · vermicelli · rice noodles · cellophane noodles · slurp
Permitting diffused light passage
- chewyResisting easy biting
- gelatinousViscous and semisolid
- rubberyElastic and resilient
- slipperyLacking friction, hard-to-grasp
springy · bouncy · clear · glossy · slick · firm · snappy · al dente
Minimal food energy content
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- ketogenicInducing fat-derived energy
- zero-calorieHaving no food energy
- diabetic-friendlySuitable for those monitoring glucose
weight loss · fiber · satiety · glycemic · portion control · paleo · vegan · vegetarian
Bulblike underground stem base
- fiber-richContaining much roughage
- gelling agentSubstance creating semi-solid consistency
- thickenerSubstance adding viscosity
- traditional medicineInherited therapeutic practices
jelly · gelatinous · rubbery
Clearing with water
- drainingDepleting one's reserves
- parboilingPartially cooking in water
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- shelf-stableStorable without refrigeration
fishy smell · refrigerated · ready-to-eat · pan-frying · seasoning · marinating
glass noodles
Clear starch-based Asian noodles
noodle bowl · sukiyaki · hot pot · oden · japchae · vermicelli · rice noodles · cellophane noodles · slurp
translucent
Permitting diffused light passage
- chewyResisting easy biting
- gelatinousViscous and semisolid
- rubberyElastic and resilient
slippery · springy · bouncy · clear · glossy · slick · firm · snappy · al dente · neutral
low-calorie
Minimal food energy content
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- ketogenicInducing fat-derived energy
- zero-calorieHaving no food energy
diabetic-friendly · weight loss · fiber · satiety · glycemic · portion control · paleo · vegan · vegetarian · gluten-free
corm
Bulblike underground stem base
- fiber-richContaining much roughage
- gelling agentSubstance creating semi-solid consistency
- thickenerSubstance adding viscosity
rinsing
Clearing with water
- drainingDepleting one's reserves
- parboilingPartially cooking in water
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
fishy smell · shelf-stable · refrigerated · ready-to-eat · pan-frying · seasoning · marinating
- Asian Noodlesramen, udon, soba, pho, lo mein
- diet foodsdiet, low calorie, lo-cal, lite, lean
- Japanese ingredientssoy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, shoyu, tamari
- Japanese noodlesudon, soba, ramen, miso ramen, shoyu ramen
- konjac
- pastaspaghetti, penne, rigatoni, fusilli, farfalle
shiratakiwheat noodles
Boiled grain-flour strands
pasta · ramen noodles · udon · spaghetti · egg noodles
shiratakifresh pasta
shiratakimac and cheese
Pasta in melted cheddar
carbonara · ramen · udon · rice noodles