Shirataki noodles

Shirataki noodles ( Japanese 白 滝 , dt. "White waterfall") is the name for traditional Japanese noodles with a low physiological calorific value . They are especially popular in Japanese and Chinese cuisine . Shirataki noodles look similar to glass noodles , but they are a bit thicker.

The Shirataki noodles consist largely of water and the fiber-rich flour ( glucomannans ) of the konjak root (devil's tongue). Traditional Shirataki noodles do not contain any quickly usable carbohydrates and are gluten-free , which makes them suitable for a low-carbohydrate diet and appropriate diets .

Shirataki noodles have little taste of their own and smell faintly of fish, but they can absorb taste well, for example from sauces.