Shirataki Noodle Recipes » Salads http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com low carbohydrate, low calorie, Japanese noodles made from the konjac plant Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:51:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Black Bean and Macaroni Shirataki Salad http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/11/black-bean-and-macaroni-shirataki-salad/ http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/11/black-bean-and-macaroni-shirataki-salad/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:26:00 +0000 Debra http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/?p=720 Recipe type: Salads, Vegetarian Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 2 hours Total time: 2 hours 15 mins Ingredients 1 package Macaroni Shirataki 2 cups dried black beans 1/2 celery stalk 1/2 carrot A few sprigs fresh thyme A few sprigs fresh parsley 1 bay leaf 1/2 more »]]>
Black Bean and Macaroni Shirataki Salad
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Recipe type: Salads, Vegetarian
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 15 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 package Macaroni Shirataki
  • 2 cups dried black beans
  • 1/2 celery stalk
  • 1/2 carrot
  • A few sprigs fresh thyme
  • A few sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1 red onion, minced
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Tie the celery, carrot, thyme, parsley, and bay leaf into a bundle using cotton butcher’s twine. Place the beans, bundle, and onion into a pot. Add just enough water to barely cover the beans. Bring to a simmer, partially cover, and cook for 1 to 2 hours until beans are barely tender.
  2. After 30 minutes, add the salt to the beans. Occasionally check on the beans and add water to cover the beans, if needed.
  3. When beans are just barely tender, drain them and remove the carrot bundle.
  4. Toss the beans while hot with the olive oil, lime juice, onion, cilantro, cumin, Macaroni Shirataki and chili powder.
  5. Chill thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
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Curry Chicken and Macaroni Shirataki Salad
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Recipe type: Chicken Dishes, Salads
Prep time: 20 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 package Macaroni Shirataki
  • 1 large roasted chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (8-ounce) can sliced or chopped water chestnuts, drained
  • 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
  • 1 (2-ounce) package slivered almonds
  • Dressing:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mango chutney
  • Salt
Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse Shirataki Noodles very well. Place on paper towels to dry and set aside.
  2. Gently combine the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, grapes,Macaroni Shirataki and almonds in a large glass bowl.
  3. Combine the dressing ingredients and mix well.
  4. Add to the chicken mixture and stir gently to combine.
  5. Season with salt, to taste.
]]> http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/11/curry-chicken-and-macaroni-shirataki-salad/feed/ 0 Asian Chicken and Macaroni Shirataki Salad http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/11/asian-chicken-and-macaroni-shirataki-salad/ http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/11/asian-chicken-and-macaroni-shirataki-salad/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:07:16 +0000 Debra http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/?p=714 Recipe type: Chicken dishes, Salads Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Ingredients 1 package Macaroni Shirataki 4 cooked skinless boneless chicken breasts, diced 1 1/4 cups bean sprouts 1 1/2 cups snow peas 1/4 cup chopped scallions 1/4 cup vegetable oil 5 teaspoons soy sauce more »]]>
Asian Chicken and Macaroni Shirataki Salad
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Recipe type: Chicken dishes, Salads
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 package Macaroni Shirataki
  • 4 cooked skinless boneless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 1/4 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 1/2 cups snow peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 5 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse Shirataki Noodles very well. Place on paper towels to dry and set aside.
  2. Combine the chicken, bean sprouts, snow peas,Macaroni Shirataki and scallions.
  3. Make a dressing using the oil, soy sauce, ginger, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  4. Add to the chicken mixture.
  5. Add the celery and water chestnuts and mix well.
  6. Serve chilled.
]]> http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/11/asian-chicken-and-macaroni-shirataki-salad/feed/ 0 Fettuccine Shirataki Chicken Salad http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/11/fettuccine-shirataki-chicken-salad/ http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/11/fettuccine-shirataki-chicken-salad/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:00:39 +0000 Debra http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/?p=710 Recipe type: Chicken Dishes, Salads Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 40 mins Ingredients 1 package Fettuccine Shirataki 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 teaspoons Special Seasoning* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped green more »]]>
Fettuccine Shirataki Chicken Salad
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Recipe type: Chicken Dishes, Salads
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 package Fettuccine Shirataki
  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons Special Seasoning*
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions, green part only, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • Tomato wedges, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse Shirataki Noodles very well. Place on paper towels to dry and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into 1-inch wide strips.
  4. Place chicken on a baking sheet, sprinkle it with 1 teaspoon of Special Seasoning and all of the thyme, and then drizzle it with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through but still juicy; do not overcook.
  6. While the chicken is cooking, put the Shirataki Noodles in a large bowl for tossing.
  7. Remove the chicken from the baking sheet and set aside. Pour the juices from the baking sheet into a medium bowl.
  8. To the bowl, add the mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, basil, the remaining teaspoon of Special Seasoning, and the seasoning salt, and stir until well blended.
  9. Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss gently.
  10. Place the chicken strips on top of the pasta.
  11. Garnish with tomato wedges and additional sliced green onions.
Notes

This dish can be made 1 day before serving

*Special Seasoning: 1 cup salt 1/4 cup black pepper 1/4 cup garlic powder Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

 

 

 

 

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Tofu Shirataki and Asian Chicken Salad
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Recipe type: Chicken Dishes, Salads
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 (9-ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas
  • 1 (16-ounce) package Tofu Shirataki
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 3 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 (2-ounce) package slivered almonds, toasted (1/2 cup)
Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse Tofu Shirataki very well. Place on paper towels to dry and set aside.
  2. Cook sugar snap peas according to package directions; drain well.
  3. In a large bowl, combine sugar snap peas, Tofu Shirataki, water chestnuts, chicken, green onion, and red bell pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Pour over Tofu Shirataki mixture, tossing gently to coat.
  5. Stir in toasted almonds.
  6. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Snow Peas, Scallions, Radish and Angel Hair Shirataki Salad
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Recipe type: Salads
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 package Angel Hair Shirataki
  • 2 cups (about 8-ounces) snow peas, trimmed and rinsed
  • 3 scallions (green and white portions), thinly sliced
  • 4 radishes, trimmed and cut into julienne slices (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon walnut oil
Instructions
  1. Drain the Shirataki Noodles. Rinse under warm water . Rinse well. Place on paper towels to dry. Using kitchen shears, cut the Shirataki into bite size pieces.
  2. Place snow peas in a bowl and cover with boiling hot water. After 2 minutes, strain and shock in an ice bath. When cool, strain. Cut snow peas on the diagonal into 1/2-inch diamond shapes, discarding end pieces.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine snow peas, scallions, Angel Hair Shirataki and radishes. In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil.
  4. Pour over vegetable mixture and serve.
]]> http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/11/snow-peas-scallions-radish-and-angel-hair-shirataki-salad/feed/ 0 Shrimp, Snow Pea and Macaroni Shirataki Salad http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/10/shrimp-snow-pea-and-macaroni-shirataki-salad/ http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/10/shrimp-snow-pea-and-macaroni-shirataki-salad/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:02:59 +0000 Debra http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/?p=675 Recipe type: Salads, Seafood Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Ingredients 1 package Macaroni Shirataki 12 ounces snow peas 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 radishes, thinly sliced into half-moons 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1/3 cup rice more »]]>
Shrimp, Snow Pea and Macaroni Shirataki Salad
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Recipe type: Salads, Seafood
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 package Macaroni Shirataki
  • 12 ounces snow peas
  • 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 radishes, thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • Salt
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. Drain the Shirataki Noodles. Rinse under warm water . Rinse well. Place on paper towels to dry.
  2. Bring a large saucepan of water with a steamer basket to a boil. Put the snow peas in the basket, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the basket and transfer the snow peas to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry.
  3. Add the shrimp directly to the saucepan of water and return to a boil; cook for 2 minutes. Drain, then plunge the shrimp into a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry.
  4. Slice each shrimp in half lengthwise. Cut the snow peas diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces, discarding the ends. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp, snow peas, radishes, Macaroni Shirataki and scallions.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, both oils, the ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Toss with the salad right before serving; top with sesame seeds.
]]> http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/10/shrimp-snow-pea-and-macaroni-shirataki-salad/feed/ 0 Spaghetti Shirataki Noodle Salad http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/10/spaghetti-shirataki-noodle-salad-2/ http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/10/spaghetti-shirataki-noodle-salad-2/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:00:55 +0000 Debra http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/?p=654 Recipe type: Salads Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Ingredients 3/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice Zest of one lime 1 tablespoon more »]]>
Spaghetti Shirataki Noodle Salad
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Recipe type: Salads
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Zest of one lime
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 package Spaghetti Shirataki Noodles
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and chopped into cubes
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts
  • Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
  1. Place the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the sugar and salt dissolve.
  2. Stir in the garlic and jalapeño, and allow to cool.
  3. Add the lime juice, lime zest, and sesame oil and mix well.
  4. Drain and rinse Shirataki Noodles very well. Place on paper towels to dry.
  5. Transfer the noodles to a large bowl and toss with the dressing.
  6. Add the mango, bell pepper, basil and mint. Toss and plate.
  7. Serve with chopped peanuts sprinkled over the top and lime wedges.
Notes

This dish may be made a few hours in advance, or even the night before and let the Shirataki chill and marinate, just be sure not to add the peanuts, mint and basil until just before serving

]]> http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/10/spaghetti-shirataki-noodle-salad-2/feed/ 0 Smoked Salmon Macaroni Shirataki Salad http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/10/smoked-salmon-macaroni-shirataki-salad/ http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/10/smoked-salmon-macaroni-shirataki-salad/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:46:15 +0000 Debra http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/?p=650 Recipe type: Salads Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Ingredients 1 package Macaroni Shirataki Olive oil 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 ounce smoked salmon, shredded 1/2 cup finely chopped orange or yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 more »]]>
Smoked Salmon Macaroni Shirataki Salad
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Recipe type: Salads
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 package Macaroni Shirataki
  • Olive oil
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 ounce smoked salmon, shredded
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped orange or yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Pinch of dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse Macaroni Shirataki very well. Place on paper towels to dry.
  2. Stir together all of the ingredients, adjusting the amounts of mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes

I usually double this recipe, but it is easily halved also.

 

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Sesame and Cilantro Angel Hair Shirataki Salad
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Recipe type: Salads
Prep time: 2 hours 10 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 2 hours 15 mins
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil or corn oil
  • 3 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper or chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 package Angel Hair Shirataki
  • Salt
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup sliced and chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse Angel Hair Shirataki very well. Place on paper towels to dry.
  2. In a microwave-safe dish, heat the vegetable oil, sesame oil, and red pepper, microwave on high heat for 2 minutes. Add the honey and soy sauce, and mix well.
  3. Combine the Angel Hair Shirataki with the dressing in a large bowl until the pasta is well coated. Cover and chill for several hours.
  4. When ready to serve, mix in the cilantro, peanuts, green onions and bell pepper. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
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