Noodles in a stir fry, as a bed for Italian bolognese, or as an addition in a soup – it’s something most of us enjoy.
The main issue is, most noodles are high in carbs and not too friendly for blood sugar levels.
The exception is a Japanese noodle that is now readily available – shirataki or konjac noodles.
Shirataki noodles are low in calories, super low in carbs and even have benefits to share. They are high in fibre, especially soluble fibre, can help reduce hunger, and even support better blood sugar control.
The best part about them is you can use them anywhere you might use noodles normally, such as this delicious low carb turkey ramen soup.
In this recipe we used Changs Lo-Cal Noodles, which you can purchase in Coles and Woolworths. Slendier also have a brand of shirataki noodles available at both stores too.
If you don’t like turkey mince, replace with ground chicken or beef, which will taste equally great. And you can swap and change or add any veggies that you please.
In any case, this is a very easy-to-make in just 15 minutes, and it’s a tasty and satisfying dish – enjoy!
Recipe
Turkey Ramen
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 small red onion – sliced
- 1 lb turkey mince
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- 2 cups stock
- 1/2 small red capsicum – finely sliced
- 1 cup Water
- 2 Tablespoon tamari – wheat free soy sauce
- 1 spring onions – sliced
- 2 200g pack Changs Lo-Cal Noodles – drained and rinsed well
Instructions
- Heat the oil to a pan over medium heat.
- Once hot add the onion and fry for one minute, stirring once or twice.
- Add the garlic, stir, then carefully add the turkey mince, making sure the oil does not spit up to burn you. Fry for 1-2 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
- Add the ginger and chili and stir through the turkey as it cooks for about another 3 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Add the stock, water, tamari (soy sauce), capsicum and spring onions. *Note: leave a few sliced scallions aside to garnish. Bring to the boil.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse your noodles.
- Once the soup is boiling, turn down to a simmer, add the noodles and simmer for a minute to heat them through.
- Serve garnished with a sprinkle of sliced spring onions and chili flakes.
Notes
Enjoy!
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