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Konjac
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What is it?
A firm grey block made from konjac corm and water. It has almost no calories and almost no taste of its own.
Substitution Guide
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Best Substitute
Shirataki Noodles
Shirataki is the same material in thread form. It suits dishes where you want the sauce to cling.
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Acceptable
Firm Tofu
Firm tofu absorbs broth in a similar way. Long simmering breaks it apart.
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NEVER Use
Fresh Mushrooms
Mushrooms release water and shrink. Konjac is in the pot for a bite that does not change.
Related Ingredients
👶 Subtypes
Did you know?
🔬Konjac reached Japan in the sixth century as a medicine. It was eaten for digestion long before it became food.
Sensory Profile
Faint mineral smell that disappears after boiling. Bouncy, slightly rubbery bite that never softens.
