Low Carb Chilled Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce
Experience the ultimate in refreshing summer cuisine with this delightful recipe for Low Carb Chilled Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce. Perfectly chewy konjac noodles take center stage in this cooling dish, paired with an umami-rich, homemade soy-based dipping sauce infused with dashi, sesame oil, and a hint of ginger. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, strips of nori, and fresh green onions, this low-carb option is not only light and healthy but also incredibly flavorful. Quick to prepare, this rejuvenating meal is served chilled, making it ideal for warm weather. Whether you're watching your carbs or simply craving a guilt-free indulgence, this Japanese-inspired dish offers a delicious way to enjoy traditional somen-style noodles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Low carb konjac noodles
- 60 milliliters Soy sauce
- 30 milliliters Mirin (or sugar-free mirin)
- 240 milliliters Dashi stock
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 sheet Nori (seaweed), cut into thin strips
- 2 cubes Ice cubes
- 500 milliliters Water
Instructions
Begin by bringing 500 milliliters of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
Rinse the low carb konjac noodles under running water for about 2 minutes to remove any briny odor.
Add the konjac noodles to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, then drain and transfer them to a bowl of ice water. Let the noodles chill for at least 5 minutes.
While the noodles are chilling, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small saucepan, combine 60 milliliters soy sauce, 30 milliliters mirin, and 240 milliliters dashi stock. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat, then let it cool slightly.
Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil into the dipping sauce and stir to combine.
Chop the green onions finely and set aside for garnish.
To serve, drain the noodles from the ice water and neatly arrange them on serving plates. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and nori strips on top.
Pour the dipping sauce into small individual serving bowls and add a teaspoon of grated ginger to each.
Garnish the noodles with chopped green onions and serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.
Enjoy this cool and refreshing low carb meal as a delightful summer dish, dipping the chilled noodles into the savory sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3353 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 464 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
