Shirataki Noodles (Konjac Threads)
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Shirataki Noodles (Konjac Threads)

Availability: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (Asian supermarket)
📦 Other ✨ Specialty

What is it?

Thin grey threads made from konjac and water. They carry sauce along their whole length.

Substitution Guide

✅ Best Substitute

Ito Konnyaku

Ito konnyaku is the same food cut slightly thicker. Nothing else changes.

⚠️ Acceptable

Glass Noodles

Glass noodles look alike and soak up broth well. They soften much more and add starch.

🚫 NEVER Use

Rice Noodles

Rice noodles break apart in a long simmer. Sukiyaki would end up with a thickened base.

Related Ingredients

👨‍👧 Parent Type

Konjac

Did you know?

🔬

Shirataki means white waterfall. The name describes how the threads look pouring out of the bag.

Sensory Profile

Faint lime smell straight from the bag, gone after a quick boil. Slippery, bouncy, never soft.

Recipes to try

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Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)

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Techniques to learn

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High-Heat Sear

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Ingredients to know

Konjac
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