Shirataki Noodles With Broth (Printable)

Zero-carb noodles in a warming, flavorful bone broth with aromatic Asian seasonings

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (optional)

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 - In a medium pot, combine bone broth, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. 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 and thoroughly rinse shirataki noodles under cold water. Place in a sieve and pour boiling water over them to eliminate 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.
07 - Top each bowl with soft-boiled egg halves, spring onion, chili, fresh herbs, and sesame seeds as desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • You get that soul-satisfying warmth of noodle soup without the afternoon energy dip that carbs typically bring.
  • The whole thing comes together faster than ordering takeout, but tastes like it simmered all day.
  • It's naturally flexible—swap proteins, play with toppings, make it vegan or carnivore depending on your mood.
02 -
  • Never skip the rinsing and blanching step with those shirataki noodles, or you'll taste that funky preserving liquid no matter how perfect your broth is—this learned it the expensive way on my first attempt.
  • The ginger and garlic need to come out after simmering, otherwise they keep infusing and eventually make the broth taste bitter and overwhelming instead of warmly spiced.
  • This recipe's magic lives in the bone broth quality, so if you're using store-bought, read the label carefully and avoid anything with added sugars or mysterious ingredients.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes just before serving—it wakes up their flavor and makes people actually notice them instead of overlooking them.
  • Make extra broth and store it in the fridge; those days when you need something fast and nourishing become infinitely easier when you have this base waiting.
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