Shirataki Noodles With Broth (Printer-friendly)

Zero-carb shirataki noodles simmered in aromatic bone broth with ginger and garlic.

# Ingredient 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

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 and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to fully infuse into the broth.
03 - Drain shirataki noodles thoroughly and rinse under cold water. Place in a sieve and pour boiling water over them to remove any odor.
04 - Add 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. Top each bowl with soft-boiled egg halves, spring onion, chili, fresh herbs, and sesame seeds as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours, giving you that restaurant-quality depth without the time commitment.
  • Zero-carb noodles mean you can eat a genuinely filling bowl without the afternoon energy dip that usually follows.
  • The broth does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you're free to customize with whatever proteins or toppings you have on hand.
02 -
  • Shirataki noodles genuinely do have a distinctive smell straight from the package, but proper rinsing and the boiling water dunk solve this completely—skip these steps and you'll be wondering why people ever eat this stuff.
  • Don't simmer the broth for longer than the stated time or you risk losing the delicate balance and watching your flavors become muddy or one-dimensional instead of layered.
03 -
  • Make a larger batch of the broth base on weekends and freeze it in portions so you can have this meal ready whenever you need something nourishing but minimal—it's the shortcut that feels like you made everything from scratch.
  • Toasted sesame seeds make an enormous difference in the final bite, so grab a small skillet and toast them yourself rather than buying pre-toasted ones that have already lost their fragrance and snap.
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