Vietnamese Shirataki Noodle Salad Keto Paleo Food

THE BEST SHIRATAKI NOODLES RECIPE (GARLIC PARMESAN)

Steps:

• Rinse shirataki noodles very well in a colander, under cool running water.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the konjac noodles and boil for 3 minutes. Rinse well again under running water.
• Pat very dry.
• Heat a large, heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the noodles (no oil) and stir fry for about 10 minutes, until very dry. Remove the noodles and cover to keep warm.
• Add olive oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about a minute, until fragrant.
• Add the broth and cream. Increase heat to bring to simmer, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, until volume is reduced by half.
• Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in the parmesan cheese, until smooth.
• Add the noodles back to the skillet and stir to coat in sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until hot. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

VIETNAMESE SHIRATAKI NOODLE SALAD (KETO, PALEO)

Steps:

• Start a saute pan with 2 tbsp cold oil and add the shallots. Saute over low heat until they are golden, about 12-15 minutes. Push the shallots around the pan periodically so they cook evenly. Transfer them to dry on a paper towel. The shallots will continue to brown and crisp.
• In the meantime, prepare the noodles, Vietnamese dipping sauce, vegetables, and herbs.
• Use the same pan and add 0.5 tbsp oil . Saute the scallions with 2 pinches of salt over medium heat until they are softened, about 10 seconds. Transfer the scallions and the oil to a small bowl.
• To assemble, divide the noodles, vegetables, and herbs into two serving bowls. Add the shallots. Drizzle the bowl with scallion oil and the dipping sauce. Toss well and eat!

VEGAN VIETNAMESE VEGETARIAN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a bowl, combine sugar, soy sauce, lime juice and three tablespoons water. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. Add garlic and chilies and let stand for one hour before serving.
• For the salad: Bring a medium-size pot of water to boil. Turn off the heat. Add the noodles to the water and soak until soft, five to eight minutes. Drain, rinsing under cold water, and drain again. Using scissors, cut the noodles into six-inch lengths. Set aside.
• In a wok over high heat, add oil and heat to 350 degrees. Pat the tofu dry with paper towels. Add to wok and fry until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes. Using a wire strainer or spatula, transfer tofu to paper towels, reserving the oil. Turn off the heat. When the tofu is cool enough to handle, cut it into half-inch dice. Set aside.
• Discard all but two tablespoons of the oil in the wok, and return to high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add diced tofu, garlic, bok choy or napa cabbage, mushrooms and chilies. Stir-fry until mushrooms are tender, about three minutes. Add mung bean sprouts, scallions, and soy sauce; stir-fry just until crisp-tender, two to three minutes. Add half a cup of the cucumbers, and cook 30 seconds.
• In a large bowl, combine lettuce, sesame oil, mint, cilantro, basil and cooked vegetables. Toss lightly to combine. Divide the noodles among four (or two) bowls, and top with equal parts of salad. Garnish with remaining cucumbers, roasted peanuts and cilantro sprigs. Pass the dressing separately, to be spooned over the salad.